It’s a strange month on a personal level thats hindering things for me.
Being open on main means a lot of vulnerability, but I find comfort in connecting with others on a deep level, if only, as a reminder we aren’t alone in our struggles.
I’m an estranged adult child as of two weeks ago.
Being open on main means a lot of vulnerability, but I find comfort in connecting with others on a deep level, if only, as a reminder we aren’t alone in our struggles.
I’m an estranged adult child as of two weeks ago.
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It’s a strange feeling, going no contact with parents.
I won’t go into details, but use someone else’s example of “death by a thousand papercuts.”
I’m deeply hurt and have been for a long
What set this in motion was me sharing the impact of a book, “Scattered Minds” by Gabor Maté.
It’s about ADHD, its origins, and how to heal from its devastating impact.
One gut-punching quote was something to the effect of:
“The love of a parent does not always equate to love experienced
And “no sibling has the same parents.”
Both are true for me.
But not everyone is ready or able to listen to another’s truth, as is the case here.
So here I am, almost 40, and estranged.
At first, I was deeply sad and in shock. A few years ago, this would’ve been devastating.
With Mother’s Day coming up, I don’t know how to feel or act.
I don’t know how to navigate this.
What I do know, though, is that for the first time in decades, I do not feel
There are incredible people in my life who love and support me in healthy, meaningful ways, whom express their love and desire to participate in my life, and I do the same with them.
I’ll be okay, if because of their love and friendship. Found family is truly powerful.
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It’s been a struggle going through this.
But also, I want you to know that if youre going through something similar: you are not alone, you are worth of being loved.
I’ll be okay.