Asking Eric: My mother just told me why she plans to cut me out of the will
Parental financial favoritism can wound adult children; therapy and reframing self-worth apart from money may help more than cutting contact or immediate forgiveness.
Child of Their Time: The emotional cost of international adoptions
International adoption in the 1970s caused lasting family trauma, estrangement, and regret as individuals confront psychological scars and shifting national policies.
Help! My Biological Family Wants Me to Cut Out My Adoptive Mother. I'm Torn.
Balancing loyalty to an abusive adoptive caregiver against family pressure requires prioritizing personal safety, clear boundaries, and protecting close relationships when deciding contact.
Cruz Beckham channels dad David's skills with poolside football tricks
Cruz Beckham performs impressive poolside football tricks during a family yacht holiday while eldest brother Brooklyn is absent amid reported family estrangement.
I've been stupid and I miss you': the family members who buried the hatchet after years of silence
"We started to have issues when I began having my own opinions," says Bruce, reflecting on the growing divergence between his and Scott's perspectives during their teenage years.
Kate Gosselin Leaves 3 Word Response Addressing Estranged Son Collin Gosselin's Claim Kids Were 'Forced Apart'
Collin Gosselin reflects on his estranged relationship with siblings in a TikTok video, indicating feelings of separation and longing for shared memories.
3 Hidden Practices That Follow Family Estrangement
Many described it as a difficult and sensitive topic—one they might only share with close friends. For the most part, respondents worried about others' negative reactions or judgment.
"Financial marginalization may seem like small potatoes compared to fighting for the right to exist, but the unacknowledged systems keeping the LGBTQ+ wealth gap in place are the same systems working to erase queer history."
In some Jewish families, speaking up for Palestine stirs discontent
Familial relationships can be deeply impacted by political beliefs, as evidenced by Dalia Sarig's estrangement from her Zionist parents due to her pro-Palestine activism.
Meghan Markle shares never-before-seen Archie, 6, photo to celebrate his birthday
Meghan Markle celebrated Prince Archie's 6th birthday with a heartfelt tribute, highlighting the family's love and ongoing challenges surrounding their UK relations.