If you are estranged from a parent, or have ever wondered how those situations arise, I’ve written about my own experience.
Parental estrangement still carries a lot of taboo and is often described as a trend.
I hope what I have written helps to convey the long process and complexity behind a decision like this, which is rarely made on a whim.
https://kristiedegaris.substack.com/p/parental-estrangement
#Writing #Family #Children #WritingCommunity #Reading #Books #Scotland #UK
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