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Personal stories of loss through estrangement and death
The link below goes to a story by a son on the death of his father from whom he was estranged. They were estranged because of the father's deterioration due to Alzheimer's. It is a poignant story that is accompanied below on that page by links to the stories of others who were estranged from…
On the Internet: Advice for the holidays when estranged from family.
Fiona McColl has been writing excellent posts on family estrangement and the holidays on her blog E-stranged. I am linking the posts below by dates and subject titles so that these posts can be found easily in the future since what she writes will remain true for future holidays as well as the current one….
For Parents: Discussion Forum on Estrangement
Dr. Joshua Coleman's discussion forum is a place that is particularly helpful for parents who are trying to come to grips with estrangements by their children. At this time of year I know that many people are looking for support to get them through the holidays. I do recommend this discussion forum. It has been…
Australian blogger on family estrangement: E-stranged
I found a blog by an Australian poet, social worker, writer, and photographer, Fiona McColl. She is doing research on and writes on family estrangement. In a quick perusal of her entries, I found that I have some experiences in common with her and also agreement with her assessment of at least one other writer…
NY Times article, May 3, 2010: When the Ties that Bind Unravel
When the Ties that Bind Unravel, May 3, 2010, by Tara Parker-Pope As of mid-day May 6, there are 768 comments in response to this article.
Altruism as an antidote to what ails us: Cami Walker’s solution
Outside of what I wrote in my Guidelines for how to cope with being estranged I don't have any great answers on what to do about estrangements. But sometimes I see something written that rings a bell for me about things that have helped me. I saw an article like that the other day in…
Family Estrangement inspired by online philosopher
I found a startling news article online today about family estrangements that were influenced and/or inspired by the writings and podcasts of a man, Stefan Molyneux, who considers himself to be a philosopher. He has been blamed for a number of family estrangements initiated by followers of his writings and podcasts. He makes some money…
Article on AARP: “The Estrangement” by Jamaica Kincaid
"The Estrangement" by Jamaica Kincaid, May/June 2008An article on a mother/daughter estrangement that was not resolved and for which the author has no regrets.From the first paragraph: "Three years before my mother died, I decided not to speak to her again. And why? During a conversation over the telephone, she had once again let me…
Father’s Day & Estrangement III
Happy Father’s Day by happyluau, June 17, 2007 Fathers on Cedar Chest of Dreams, June 17, 2007 Lost Relationship and Father’s Day, June 16, 2007 on Los Angeles Times Pressmens 20 Year Club