Coping with an adult child’s estrangement: Gather what feeds you
Coping with an adult child’s estrangement is a whole new “season” for parents. Gather up who and what feeds you.
October 11, 2026
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Author: Sheri McGregor
“Journal about it” isn’t enough
Journaling after estrangement is common advice–but not always helpful.
October 8, 2026
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Problems with adult children: Five ways to take care of the life that’s yours
Problems with adult children can take up a lot of energy that parents can, and perhaps should, allocate to their own well-being.
September 27, 2026
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What’s yours to do?
Parents of estranged adult children, what’s really yours to do? In this 5-minute video, Sheri McGregor asks a few questions to help.
September 20, 2026
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Estrangement: This isn’t the family I planned
Comparing can deepen estrangement pain—or help point the way forward. Here’s how social comparison can work for you. “Social comparison” is a first in my
September 13, 2026
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Radical Acceptance: Does acceptance have to be “radical”?
“Radical Acceptance” is used often by parents of estranged adult children. It has also become part of the cultural lexicon. In the premier issue of
September 11, 2026
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Healing after estrangement: “Done” doesn’t look like a TV commercial
Healing after estrangement: “Done” doesn’t look like a happy television commercial This morning, I took a break in front of the television with a smoothie
September 8, 2026
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When your adult child’s instability hurts you: video w/Sheri McGregor
Parents of estranged, semi-estranged, or dysfunctional adult children can feel compelled to hurt. Sheri McGregor explores this sensitive topic in a short video aimed to
September 8, 2026
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Unresolved estrangement: Living with loose ends
As unresolved estrangement drags on, parents must learn to live with loose ends. That that’s some prioritization and realizations about what you can do. Are
September 6, 2026
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Inhabiting Your Shore (8/26/26 member event replay)
We all have resilience. Identify your unique life and resources to access and utilize yours.
September 2, 2026
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