Must you fully let go of estranged adult children to move forward
Should you let go of estranged adult children? Must you if you’re to move forward for yourself?
August 21, 2026
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Category: Answers to Common Questions
Abuse by adult children: Why do parents tolerate it?
When an adult child becomes abusive, parents may keep hoping, adapting, and trying long after they are being harmed. Sheri McGregor explains why—and why tolerating
July 19, 2026
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Ask Sheri McGregor: Do parents self-reflect and ask “why?”
I don’t often answer emails from estranged adult children. This one asks about parents’ self-reflecting and why my books even exist. See if you agree
July 3, 2026
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Ask Sheri McGregor: When one adult child stays connected to the child who estranged
When an adult child is estranged, sometimes their siblings stay in touch. This can be tricky to navigate for parents who can feel abandoned all
June 26, 2026
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Ask Sheri McGregor: Why can’t I stop checking my estranged daughter’s social media?
Parents of estranged adult children often find themselves repeatedly checking social media for clues about their child’s life. Why is it so hard to stop—and
March 13, 2026
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Ask Sheri McGregor: Why do I feel so numb?
Ask Sheri McGregor: Why am I feeling numb after estrangement? [ssba-buttons] Question from Brad: Father of two estranged adult children, Brad, wrote in with a
February 17, 2026
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Why can’t I get over my estranged adult child? 3 relational habits that keep you stuck
Estrangement makes unfamiliar demands on us. If we’re enjoy our lives despite what has happened, we need to re-learn some habits for this new landscape.
January 22, 2026
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Is stepping back from adult children the answer? Knowing when it’s time, how to begin
Parents often ask about stepping back from adult children and how to know when it’s the right decision. An answer, plus seven tips on how
January 5, 2026
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Ask Sheri McGregor: What about old photos of estranged adult children?
What are parents supposed to do with photos of estranged adult children? The answer may be best approached with questions–ones that help you decide what’s
October 25, 2025
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Estranged parents’ dilemma: A Different definition of “communication”
In estranged relationships with adult children, the word, “communication,” takes on new meaning. Unfortunately, parents are often not allowed a voice–in the relationships, and sometimes
September 19, 2025
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