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The Parent You Have

Navigating Your Relationship with a Difficult, Distant, or Estranged Parent to Reclaim Your Life

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The Parent You Have

By: Whitney Goodman LMFT
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The ultimate guide to going low-contact, no-contact, and setting clear boundaries with a difficult or distant parent, by the popular therapist known as @sitwithwhit

Is estrangement a dirty word? Not anymore. For too long, we were told “blood is thicker than water” and “family comes first.” But a growing number of adults are taking agency, prioritizing their own healing, and deciding what a healthy family relationship is – and what they will no longer tolerate.

In this supportive, realistic, and authoritative guide, you’ll discover the insights and tools to make your relationship with problematic parents work. Topics include:

  • Processing the past, and whether to ask for apologies
  • What to say when a parent rejects your attempts to repair
  • Managing the grief, guilt, and isolation that often come with estrangement
  • Breaking the cycle of generational harm, to show up better for your family of choice

Filled with illuminating stories, actionable advice, and ready-to-use scripts for even the trickiest scenarios, this is the roadmap for processing the past and prioritizing your own healing – to create the nourishing family life you deserve.
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