The article explores a less-discussed phenomenon of parents severing ties with their adult children, featuring insights from 21 different parents. Many parents cite reasons such as chronic substance abuse, theft, and toxic relationships, revealing the emotional toll of such decisions. For instance, one mother shared her painful experience with her daughter's drug addiction that led to harmful behaviors, including extensive theft. Another parent highlighted the struggles stemming from a tumultuous family background, which influenced their choice to distance themselves from their adult daughter after repeated conflicts. These stories underline deep-seated challenges faced by families.
I'm done with her until she's done with drugs. After 25 years, I was DONE. Now my focus is trying to save her son, who was born addicted to heroin.
Our family life was filled with issues. She had a father with alcoholism who was out of her life for most of her youth. Our relationship with each other has always been rocky.
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