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How do I grieve an estranged family member?
Loss & Grief | Last Active: Mar 3 1:40am | Replies (47)Comment receiving replies
@hopeful33250
I know this is from a couple of years ago but I've been searching for any sort of comments about estrangement and death. My adult son died 2 years ago and we (my daughter and I) had been estranged from him for a number of years. We never knew why he chose to cut us off. It has caused such complex grief that there doesn't seem to be an end or closure. I appreciate the suggestion for the book and I plan to check it out from my library. Thanks
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@ae49 My thoughts are with you and your daughter. It must have left you feeling confused, as you will never know why he chose to leave the family relationship. Also, remember that while you cannot talk to your son, you can certainly write about him (or even write him letters) about your love for him and your confusion about your relationship. Often, writing is a way to release difficult emotions
I would love to hear from you again. Will you let me know how you are doing?