Finding relief
A question as ordinary as “How are your children?” can leave you wondering how much to say. You may miss your adult child, feel angry with them, blame yourself, and then feel ashamed of the anger. Some days, even a good moment can bring guilt.
Being heard by people who understand can offer some relief. This group is a place to put difficult feelings into words, think together about the estranged relationship, and begin to make room for more of your life—even while things remain unresolved.
What happens in the group?
Each week, I’ll introduce a topic, followed by a guided conversation among participants. There will be room to speak, listen, and discover that others may recognize feelings you have struggled to explain.
You will not be put on the spot. Speaking is always voluntary. The aim is an atmosphere of curiosity and respect, without judgment or pressure to defend yourself. You can speak about your hurt and your regrets without being reduced to either. There will also be room to consider how your adult child may have experienced the relationship.
What we will explore
- The psychological architecture of estrangement: how distance develops and becomes entrenched
- Finding some relief from grief, shame, guilt, anger, and the questions that keep returning
- Thinking more freely about the relationship, contact, and boundaries
- Making room for pleasure, connection, and purpose
Joining the group
Parents with no contact or limited contact with an adult child are welcome.
We’ll begin with a free introductory conversation to talk about what brings you to the group and whether the group feels right for you. The next group is planned for January 2027. Please get in touch if you would like to join.