More than one in four, 29%, of Americans are estranged from an immediate family member, according to a 2022 YouGov poll of 11,000 people. The shift could be indicative of a generational divide: ...

Family estrangement is on the rise. A psychologist offers ways to cope NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Psychologist Joshua Coleman about the reasons why estrangement has become more common in recent ...

“However, if estrangement is done as a form of emotional or mental manipulation and/or control, and not for these self-care purposes, it can most certainly be a form of abuse,” she adds.

I am both estranged from my parents and alarmed by the casual way the topic is discussed in Western culture today. “It’s better to become an orphan than remain a hostage” is a catch-phrase ...

Sibling estrangement, such as the rift between Prince Harry and Prince William, isn’t uncommon. Here’s how to know whether your sibling relationship is worth repairing or ending, according to ...

Family estrangement is one of my most requested topics from listeners and readers coping with the loss and isolation they feel when someone cuts family ties. In a way, the grief of family ...

Mr. Dolan is the author of the forthcoming “The Power of Parting: Finding Peace and Freedom Through Family Estrangement.” Twelve years ago, I broke up with my mother. She beat me and my ...

Estrangement from family used to be ‘more rare, more frowned upon,' therapist says—not anymore By Aditi Shrikant, CNBC • Published April 18, 2025 • Updated on April 18, 2025 at 11:08 am ...