Relationships among family members can be tough.
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Contrary to society’s celebrations of family togetherness, the ‘ties that bind’ often become frayed or broken.
Early research suggests that nearly 1 in 5 Americans, about 68 million people, are in the midst of a family estrangement.
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A researcher who studied family estrangement identifies the main reasons behind it and how people can find a path to reconcile and heal family rifts.
The homecoming of estranged family members at the holidays can be joyous and taxing.
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Connection with others is vital to our well-being. For many people, though, connecting with family members who have hurt us, or whom we have hurt, is difficult. A psychologist offers some advice.