Formerly Estranged Siblings, Parents, And Children — Tell Us How You Mended Your Relationship
About one in four people are estranged from a relative, according to a 2019 Pillemer survey, which can make this time of year especially hard.
There are tons of reasons why someone may distance themselves from family, but I'm curious about those who were estranged and made their way back. So, I'd like to hear from you: If you were previously estranged from family and have since mended the relationship, what happened?
Maybe you had a falling out with your parents after they refused to accept the person you loved, and you didn't speak to them for over seven years. Then, when one of your parents was diagnosed with a terminal illness, they realized life is too short to not love out loud. They apologized and you were able to reconcile.
Or maybe your sister couldn't understand the boundaries you put in place as a new mom. She overstepped again and again, and you had to cut her off. Now she's a new mom herself and completely understands where you were coming from. So, you decided to send her a few must-have items and you both opened up from there.
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Or maybe someone removed themself from you. They were constantly comparing themself to your success and grew resentful. Eventually, a big argument blew up between you, and it took years before you could find common ground again.
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Whatever the case may be, we want to hear from you. Share why you and a family member grew estranged and how you mended the relationship in the comments below. Or, if you'd like to remain anonymous, use this Google Form. Your response may be featured in an upcoming post.
