27% of Americans Are Estranged from at Least One Family Member.

A strained and faltering relationship with an adult child is not new or unique. But knowing that does not help you feel less pain or navigate your unique circumstances easily.

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When a relationship between a parent and an adult child crumbles, it is often surprising, overwhelming, and emotionally crippling. And still, though people are hesitant to talk about it, research tells us that estrangement is often repairable, given personal growth and patience.

In 2020, sociologist Dr. Karl Pillemer published the first large-scale national study on family estrangement, finding that about 27% of Americans are estranged from at least one family member.

That means approximately 67 million people are grappling with the confusion, pain and hopelessness stemming from estrangement grief.

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If you are one of the 67 million people desperately looking for help to repair or reconnect with your family member, please look through this website, tune into the When Our Adult Children Walk Away podcast, and sign up for upcoming workshops and events or other live remote activities.

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I am here for you. Let me help you find hope and navigate your circumstances. I will help you understand your interpersonal behaviors and communication style - and how it may contribute to your faltering relationship.

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Together, we will prepare for opportunities to repair!