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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Parents of narcissistic adult children sometimes realize that when they’re struggling, it’s as if their adult children (and other narcissists) have a sort of sixth
A parent asks about one of the most painful situations–when one parent is favored. Estranged adult children can drive a wedge between parents–if we let
Ask Sheri McGregor: Why does my daughter still …? Parents sometimes wonder why their estranged adult child still gives them a window to look into
