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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Estrangement Masks Abuse

Assess for coercive control to distinguish justified estrangement from manipulation-driven fractured attachments and protect clients' agency and healthy relationships.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Dear Abby: Can I drop this woman after years of her lackadaisical texts?

It is acceptable to stop responding to perfunctory contacts while providing consistent, compassionate support to family members in genuine hardship.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Schwarzeneggers excluded Arnold's love child from Patrick's star-studded wedding

Joseph Baena was not invited to Patrick Schwarzenegger’s wedding, underscoring ongoing estrangement and complicated family dynamics among Arnold Schwarzenegger’s children and ex-wife Maria Shriver.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Help! My Sister Shocked Everyone at Her Ex's Funeral With One Final Act of Revenge. It's Left the Whole Family Reeling.

A sister hired skywriting that read "Good Riddance!" at her ex-husband's funeral, provoking family outrage and estrangement from her children and relatives.
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Asking Eric: My mother just told me why she plans to cut me out of the will

Parental financial favoritism can wound adult children; therapy and reframing self-worth apart from money may help more than cutting contact or immediate forgiveness.
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Child of Their Time: The emotional cost of international adoptions

International adoption in the 1970s caused lasting family trauma, estrangement, and regret as individuals confront psychological scars and shifting national policies.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Jay Kelly review even a George Clooney sizzle reel can't save this dire Noah Baumbach effort

George Clooney gives a world-weary performance in a sentimental, self-indulgent Noah Baumbach film steeped in midlife regret and glossy sweetness.
Food & drink
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

No One's Doing It Like Him

Brooklyn Beckham posts a homemade tomato pasta video while remaining publicly unfazed amid a high-profile family estrangement from the Beckham clan.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Help! My Biological Family Wants Me to Cut Out My Adoptive Mother. I'm Torn.

Balancing loyalty to an abusive adoptive caregiver against family pressure requires prioritizing personal safety, clear boundaries, and protecting close relationships when deciding contact.
Photography
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Cruz Beckham channels dad David's skills with poolside football tricks

Cruz Beckham performs impressive poolside football tricks during a family yacht holiday while eldest brother Brooklyn is absent amid reported family estrangement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I've been stupid and I miss you': the family members who buried the hatchet after years of silence

"We started to have issues when I began having my own opinions," says Bruce, reflecting on the growing divergence between his and Scott's perspectives during their teenage years.
Relationships
Relationships
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Kate Gosselin Leaves 3 Word Response Addressing Estranged Son Collin Gosselin's Claim Kids Were 'Forced Apart'

Collin Gosselin reflects on his estranged relationship with siblings in a TikTok video, indicating feelings of separation and longing for shared memories.
Relationships
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Collin Gosselin Writes Heartbreaking Message to His Estranged Siblings: 'Forced Apart'

Collin Gosselin openly shared his emotional struggles regarding estrangement from his family, emphasizing love and memories lost.
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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What to Do Before Reconnecting With an Estranged Relative

Evaluate expectations before reconnecting with estranged loved ones.
Acceptance of the person's current self is crucial for reconnection.
Set clear boundaries and prepare emotionally for the relationship's future.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Sharing The "Last Straw" That Split Them And Their Trump-Supporting Families Apart

Estrangement often occurs within families due to differing political beliefs and the inability to accept responsibility for one’s actions.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How I Talk With My Kids About My Estrangement

"I assure my kids that the separation from their grandparent is not their fault. Nor is it their responsibility to fix it."
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

3 Hidden Practices That Follow Family Estrangement

Many described it as a difficult and sensitive topic—one they might only share with close friends. For the most part, respondents worried about others' negative reactions or judgment.
Relationships
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Bridging the LGBTQ+ wealth gap

"Financial marginalization may seem like small potatoes compared to fighting for the right to exist, but the unacknowledged systems keeping the LGBTQ+ wealth gap in place are the same systems working to erase queer history."
LGBT
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

In some Jewish families, speaking up for Palestine stirs discontent

Familial relationships can be deeply impacted by political beliefs, as evidenced by Dalia Sarig's estrangement from her Zionist parents due to her pro-Palestine activism.
UK news
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Meghan Markle shares never-before-seen Archie, 6, photo to celebrate his birthday

Meghan Markle celebrated Prince Archie's 6th birthday with a heartfelt tribute, highlighting the family's love and ongoing challenges surrounding their UK relations.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Truth About Family Cutoff

Family cutoff can negatively affect emotional health and relationships over generations.
Estrangement can lead to feelings of loneliness and anxiety, disrupting family dynamics.
Boundaries and therapy can provide alternatives to total estrangement.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Homeless man wins $2.4-million wrongful termination lawsuit but he's nowhere to be found

Daniel Ridge won a $2.4 million wrongful termination verdict but remains missing and homeless, complicating the search for him.
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