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Thoughtful writing on family estrangement and complex family relationships - from the perspectives of parents, adult children and siblings. For anyone trying to understand what went wrong, what still hurts, and what moving forward might look like.

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  • Tam - Family Estrangement

    Academic researcher exploring how family communication shapes identity. Writing on estrangement, adoption and how to have a more resilient family.

  • Monica Cardenas, PhD

    Feminist writing about maternal ambivalence & mother-daughter estrangement. Also in LitHub, The Audacity, HuffPost, Litro, and more. Debut novel forthcoming from Unsolicited Press.

  • Roberta Wasserman LCSW-C

    Trauma-informed therapist & certified estrangement/grief coach with 20+ years’ experience. I share personal insights as a mom, therapist, coach, and senior. This is a safe, kind space for those facing family estrangement. Respectful dialogue only.

  • River Sawyer Grace

    River Sawyer Grace is a writer, poet & musician. She has a Bachelor of Arts, with a major in Music, and a minor in Anthropology. A Certified Yoga Therapist and Reiki student, she aims to help others by sharing about family estrangement

  • Rita Hoy - Motherance

    How loving yourself is the final act of motherhood. I write about using family fractures as fuel for new purpose and peace. For midlife moms ready to lead from within.

  • Anna Olsen

    Wie werden wir zu den Menschen, die wir sind? Über das Zurückblicken, das Verstehen und die Freiheit, die eigene Geschichte neu zu betrachten. Mich interessiert, wie uns die Vergangenheit prägt – und warum sie uns nicht festlegen muss.

  • Grand-Parenting

    Nana who adopted her grandkids and began again. Join me for humor, compassion, and hard-won wisdom from a decade of navigating the highs, lows, and beautiful chaos of raising children again. You’re not alone here.

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