estrangement
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One study, published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, found that 6% of respondents reported an estrangement from their mothers, while 26% reported broken ties with their fathers.
From MarketWatch
Therapists and loved ones often give conflicting advice about whether to cut a child off, says Joshua Coleman, a psychologist who helps families with addiction and estrangement.
For those of my generation on the continent, the estrangement from the U.S. feels like the death of a beloved relative—but it may not be as final.
There is a growing body of literature about family estrangement, particularly children who reject their parents later in life and cut off all contact.
From MarketWatch
Germany’s estrangement from China has been in the making for some time.
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