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Unless initiated by the parent, estrangement is almost always a negative for the parent.
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…parenting is in many ways a never-ending series of small mournings….
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112 |
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For estranged parents, there’s not only the pain endured from the loss of contact, but also the loss of identity and self-esteem.
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142 |
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Parents often tell their children ‘We love you all the same,’ but most children know that it’s a lie.
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148 |
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…sibling relationships are not influenced by parents as much as we believe.
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150 |
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We can’t protect our offspring from making terrible choices any more than our parents could’ve protected us.
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178 |
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Better to be strategic and restrained than vocal. Especially in the fragile arena of parent-adult child relations.
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188 |
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Real parenting is a minefield of mistakes. No one gets out without making tons of them.
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211 |
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Understanding how to manage the pain of estrangement is one of the greatest challenges most parents will ever face.
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247 |
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The skills that made you a good parent are now working against your ability to feel self-compassion.
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