When blood isn’t family: growing through estrangement 🤍

There’s truth to the saying that family does not have to mean blood.

Family is supposed to love unconditionally and be a source of support throughout our lives. But there are times for safety and our mental health that cutting contact with family is necessary.

This doesn’t make estrangement any less painful. But we can still connect with our chosen support system, and consider reconciliation with family only after the right healing is done.

Shawna Sielert (Licensed Professional Counselor) talks growing through estrangement.

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