At the heart of many family estrangements lies a mystery. Adult kids insist they’ve told their parents why they’re walking away, while parents say they don’t understand. Why is it sometimes so hard for parents to hear their kids? And how to get through?
From the episode:
— Becca Bland — follow her work with families and people surviving estrangement: www.beccabland.com
— Joshua Coleman — read New Rules of Estrangement, subscribe to his newsletter Family Troubles, and learn more: www.drjoshuacoleman.com
— Kim Nederveen Pieterse— listen to more of her reporting: www.kimnp.org
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