Key Takeaways:
- Cutting ties isn’t impulsive—it’s often the result of long-term patterns of abuse or dysfunction.
- “No contact” can take many forms and doesn’t look the same for everyone.
- Guilt, shame, and societal pressure often accompany estrangement and must be consciously unpacked.
- Grieving the idealized version of a parent is a necessary step toward healing.
- Creating a chosen family and redefining support through intentional relationships can offer a path forward.
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