Ask Sheri McGregor: Why does my daughter still ...? Parents sometimes wonder why their estranged adult child still gives them a window to look into their life via occasionally texted photos, social media, or in some other way. There may be many reasons and .... The post Ask Sheri McGregor: Why does my estranged daughter let me see . . . ? appeared first on Done With the Crying ..read more

Spring is about the energy of initiative. This month's challenge for parents of estranged or dysfunctional adult children includes prompts to stir the energy of renewal. Parents are challenged to get started ... on a future that's worth their time and energy despite what dysfunctional adult children decide or accuse. The post March Challenge for parents of estranged or dysfunctional adult children appeared first on Done With the Crying ..read more

When adult children cut ties, parents often report digestive and other health concerns. Learn about the New Frontier in wellness that confirms what we humans have known forever. Take charge of your mood, anxiety levels, and overall well-being. The post Life on the inside: Is your gut running the show? appeared first on Done With the Crying ..read more

Your gut brain axis is integral to your well-being. When adult children cut ties, parents need all the information and help they can get to support their resiliency. Take this quiz to start. The post When adult children cut ties: Parents, what’s your “gut” feeling? appeared first on Done With the Crying ..read more

Your February Challenge: Parent-child estrangement--In taking charge where they can, parents free themselves to have a better life despite estrangement. Here, Sheri McGregor offers five examples to prime the pump on your own creative ways to find freedom. The post Parent-child estrangement: Your February challenge: appeared first on Done With the Crying ..read more

Fun discussion with information and research about the mind, metaphors, and movement. Also ideas from members. Homework to help parents navigate the estrangement journey. Whether you've just embarked or are further down the road ... you'll find this meeting of the "decorated hearts" club helps. The post Mind, Metaphor, and Movement appeared first on Done With the Crying ..read more

The term estrangement doesn't do justice to the pain and hurt to parents. A cutting off by adult children brings confusion and fear. Often the parents are judged yet the prequel to estrangement was devotion, love, self-sacrifice, and care. Sometimes, it's the adult children who are abusive. The post Estrangement: More than a dictionary definition appeared first on Done With the Crying ..read more

Adult children's distant behavior can be "deciphered" by guessing parents, but is it healthy for us? One article emphasizes parents being "liked" rather than respected. Perhaps parents are better off not knowing all the details of their adult children's lives. Outside friendships may be better for everyone. The post Adult children’s distant behavior: More “parents at fault” media appeared first on Done With the Crying ..read more

If you're alert to them, messages of regeneration and healing after the emotional wounding from estrangement will find their way to your heart and mind. You can adopt them for your own good. The post Emotional wounding from estrangement: Regenerate appeared first on Done With the Crying ..read more

January 6 2025 HOW-TO meeting with tutorial and member questions answered. The post How-To Live Meet (January 6, 2025) appeared first on Done With the Crying ..read more