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…
Guidelines for Being Estranged
In 2005 I met with my doctor and asked him how long it would take for a treatment to take effect on a condition that I have. He told me that no one knows because each person’s body reacts in their own individual way. Estrangements are like that. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to how…
Q&A on Writing and Coping with Estrangement & the Holidays
A reader asked me a question recently. She asked if I had any tips for dealing with the holidays. Another reader asked if I had stopped writing on my blog. I've been thinking about the answers to both of these questions.
What can you change?
You cannot change the cards you are dealt. Just how you play the hand. Randy Pausch 1961- July 25, 2008 Randy Pausch – Life Teacher
Proof that you are not alone. Part II
On October 7, 2007 I wrote a post titled “Proof that you are not alone” and then provided data about visitors to my website, Estrangements.com, and the Estrangements blog. Let’s see what has been going on since then.
Triple Crown Winner: A Horse Named Addiction
This is the second attempt to write about my father for this Father's Day post. I thought of writing about how imperfect he was and how I had not estranged him. I started to write and talk about the negative things. I wrote two paragraphs and had to stop and delete them. I couldn't do…
Father’s Day and Estrangement: a keyword search on June 1 ’08
Monday, June 18, 2007: She She on Father's Day Quote from She She: "There are no black hats. There are no white hats. There is only gray, and it’s the most beautiful of colors." Tuesday, May 6, 2008: Word Count II: Dear Monty Quote: "At this time, I am thinking of just sending a Father's…
New Jersey Support Group: PARENTS of ESTRANGED CHILDREN
I found an announcement online regarding a new support group. The announcement reads as follows: A NEW JERSEY no-fee “PARENTS of ESTRANGED CHILDREN” community Support Group will begin meeting at the STARTING POINT in Westmont, New Jersey (Camden County).
Interviewees needed for a video project.
Recently I became acquainted with a woman who planning to do a video project on family estrangement. She has experience in film projects and knows what is involved in creating such a project. She also has personal experience with family estrangement. I agree with her that family estrangement is a subject that is deserving of…