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Why You Should Stop Trying To Reconcile With Your Estranged Adult Child
Are you one of those parents, who is trying very hard to reconcile with their estranged adult child, but whatever you do, it just doesn’t seem to work?One of the most common questions I receive from parents in my practice is whether they should keep trying to reach out or just give up.In general, I think that parents should try to reach out to an adult child for a significant period of time with letters of amends, empathy, and attempting to address their complaints before they stop trying.However, sometimes giving up is best for everyone. But when?While those conditions may seem obvious, many parents feel like they’re being neglectful or abandoning their child if they stop reaching out.
