Fern Schumer Chapman is the author of books including Brothers, Sisters, Strangers and The Sibling Estrangement Journal. She offers private, one-on-one coaching sessions to those who struggle with sibling estrangement issues.
Many relationships lapse back into estrangement after attempting to reconcile. Here's a list of dos and don'ts to aid in rebuilding a relationship.
Old family photographs and social media accounts can pose difficult choices for the estranged who don't want to be constantly reminded of their losses.Some who endure physical, psychological, or emotional suffering choose no contact as a last resort; This tactic protects and insulates a family member from endless hurt.
Undiagnosed autism limits the emotional connection of adult relationships in the family; it could be a hidden cause of troubled relationships.We have a need for attachment and a need for authenticity, but some people chose to abandon their true selves to please others, inside or outside of their families.
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