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. Get top local stories delivered to you every morning with ...

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 ...

Family estrangements occur when at least one family member begins distancing themselves from another because of longstanding negativity in their relationship. While parents say they love their ...

Estrangement is strange, but not new. While estrangement may be a new concept for some, it traces back to the late 1400s. Intentionally ending familial relationships is not a modern creation.

Research suggests that family estrangement is more common than we might think, with some studies estimating that about 50% of people experience periods of disconnection from close relatives. The ...

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 ...

Yet, even if the cause of the estrangement lies more in the child than the parent, amends are still necessary from the parent to begin a conversation of repair. You don’t have to agree with your ...