PinnedJen MaherThe myth of the “perfect family” vs the realities of estrangementExploring the fallacies of cultural beliefs and expectations around family and the reasons behind estrangementJul 141Jul 141
PinnedJen MaherDispelling the Myths of Forgiveness in Family EstrangementForgiveness is not a singular eventJun 192Jun 192
Jen Maher“How dare you keep MY grandchild from me!”Estrangement: The role of grandparent entitlement7h ago7h ago
Jen Maher“You do not owe us any respect as your parents?”Estrangement: The roles of respect and entitlementAug 8Aug 8
Jen MaherNo — You don’t need to forgive. Period. End of story.Exploring forgiveness in the context of family estrangement (Article 3 of a 3 part series)Jul 11Jul 11
Jen MaherGoing no contact in the absence of “real abuse”The relationship of emotional abuse & neglect to family estrangementJun 211Jun 211
Jen MaherForgiveness vs Repentance & Repair: Changing the Narrative in Family EstrangementA different perspective on “forgiveness” vs the culture at largeJun 20Jun 20
Jen MaherPeople should stop citing Joshua Coleman and his pandering perspectives towards estranged parents…Lack of intent does not, and never will, negate actual harm inflicted. Deflecting from, or trying to excuse/justify that harm serves to…Mar 161Mar 161
