And even just acknowledging that it FEELS like a flamethrower can be both healing and mindblowing at the same time. The adult children expressing these concerns are very unlikely to see them as a perceived attack, but feel very justified in doing what they see as protecting their mental health and privacy.
For you, much of trying to handle the early waves of estrangement may seem counterintuitive. So, welcome to a realm of holding back your instinctive responses and settling down to concentrate on listening... and on learning more if you can about their decision to do this.
The advice and guidance offered in this column can offer incredibly helpful guideposts.
Trying them on could very well prevent a potentially years-long slamming of the door you so dearly want to keep open.
Yes! Great advice and wisdom here spelled out clearly- for ME I’ve tried them on for 10 years now in the absence of contact. That door slammed shut as you say. I accept that and have moved beyond. T Y for your thoughts 💐
Great thought to step aside from the path of the flame thrower.
And even just acknowledging that it FEELS like a flamethrower can be both healing and mindblowing at the same time. The adult children expressing these concerns are very unlikely to see them as a perceived attack, but feel very justified in doing what they see as protecting their mental health and privacy.
For you, much of trying to handle the early waves of estrangement may seem counterintuitive. So, welcome to a realm of holding back your instinctive responses and settling down to concentrate on listening... and on learning more if you can about their decision to do this.
The advice and guidance offered in this column can offer incredibly helpful guideposts.
Trying them on could very well prevent a potentially years-long slamming of the door you so dearly want to keep open.
Yes! Great advice and wisdom here spelled out clearly- for ME I’ve tried them on for 10 years now in the absence of contact. That door slammed shut as you say. I accept that and have moved beyond. T Y for your thoughts 💐
Obvious AI generated trash.
Estranged parents always know why.