Family Estrangement

 Family estrangement means having no contact with a parent, or parents, siblings, an adult child, grandchildren, or from a whole family unit.  It may be a deliberate choice, or it could have happened gradually, over time. 

Estrangement can happen for many different reasons : 

Disapproval of a partner or a lifestyle choice

Religious or cultural differences

Abuse or neglect

Divorce or remarriage

Family scapegoating

Financial disagreement

Sexuality

Gender choice

Mental ill-health 

Family betrayal

If this is you, you are probably experiencing a whole host of painful feelings, whether you have chosen to go no contact, or you are the one who has been excluded. 

I have lived experience of family estrangement. I understand the complex feelings of loss, shame and isolation. I know how this impacts other relationships you have, and how difficult certain calendar events can be to navigate when you are no longer in contact with your family.

I help people experiencing estrangement from family members try to make sense of what has happened and find a way forward that feels more manageable.  .