Family Estrangement – When ‘No Contact’ is the Only Choice

Posted by on August 25, 2026

Family estrangement is a heavy, quiet grief that many people carry in total isolation.

It is rarely a simple or clean break. Instead, it brings up a constant roller coaster of different emotions—often all at the same time:

Deep grief for what was lost

Intense relief from protecting your peace

Sudden waves of guilt and self-doubt

Heavy anger over how things turned out

People often think distance is just about physical space, but it changes your whole being. It is a unique kind of heartache—mourning a relationship while the person is still here.

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Angry – do you really know why?

Posted by on February 5, 2016

Anger, when expressed well, can get things done, invigorate movement and provoke change. Whilst it’s an emotion that we can also misuse, anger tells us to look at what’s really bothering us and needs to be listened to or changed.

Listening to the meaning in your anger rather than simply reacting can be incredibly empowering and enabling – next time you feel angry perhaps try to take a moment to wonder what it is that you feel in your body…are you scared, anxious, worried, feeling unsafe – once you know then you can act if you need to or not.
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