Stop Calling Me Mom: The Truth About Estranged Parents and Adult Children (eBook, ePUB)
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There was a time when being called "Mom" or "Dad" felt like the most natural thing in the world. A name filled with meaning, a role that shaped identities, a bond that was once unshakable. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, the words became a distant memory. The phone calls stopped. The holidays grew quieter. The child who once looked up with trust and affection now sees only distance. The silence is deafening, and the unanswered questions haunt the mind-What happened? How did things get to this point? Is it too late to fix what's broken?Estrangement is rarely sudden. It creeps in over time, a sl...
There was a time when being called "Mom" or "Dad" felt like the most natural thing in the world. A name filled with meaning, a role that shaped identities, a bond that was once unshakable. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, the words became a distant memory. The phone calls stopped. The holidays grew quieter. The child who once looked up with trust and affection now sees only distance. The silence is deafening, and the unanswered questions haunt the mind-What happened? How did things get to this point? Is it too late to fix what's broken?
Estrangement is rarely sudden. It creeps in over time, a slow unraveling of connection that neither parent nor child fully understands. One moment, it's a disagreement that seems minor. The next, it's years of unresolved pain. Words spoken in frustration turn into wounds that don't heal. Choices made in the past, sometimes with the best of intentions, are now viewed through a different lens. Attempts to reach out feel like throwing messages into the void, met with nothing but silence or resistance.
Some parents feel blindsided, struggling to reconcile the child they raised with the adult who no longer wants a relationship. Others look back and wonder if they missed something-an opportunity to listen better, to be more present, to offer the kind of support their child needed but never voiced. For many, there's a deep ache that never fades, an emptiness where a connection used to be. It's not just about missing their child; it's about mourning a role, a relationship, a shared history that now feels like a distant past.
Adult children, too, wrestle with complicated emotions. Walking away from a parent isn't a decision made lightly. It's often the result of years of pain, misunderstandings, or feeling unheard. Some carry resentment for past wounds, moments when they felt dismissed, controlled, or neglected. Others simply need space to heal, to redefine themselves outside of their family dynamic. Some wish they could explain, but they fear that even if they did, their parents wouldn't listen, wouldn't change, wouldn't understand.
Reconciliation isn't always possible. In some cases, the healthiest choice-for both parent and child-is to move forward separately. But in many instances, the distance exists not because the relationship is beyond repair, but because neither side knows how to bridge the gap. Miscommunication festers. Assumptions go unchallenged. Old wounds reopen. Without intentional effort, estrangement becomes permanent-not because of lack of love, but because neither person knows how to take the first step toward healing.
Some relationships can be mended with honest conversations, accountability, and the willingness to let go of the need to be "right." Others require space, boundaries, and acceptance. Many parents believe that if they could just explain, just make their child understand their perspective, everything would go back to the way it was. But relationships aren't built on explanations-they're built on mutual respect, on making space for the other person's experiences, even when they don't make sense or feel fair.
This book provides insight into the reasons behind estrangement, the psychology of fractured relationships, and the ways both parents and adult children can navigate the painful reality of distance. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how childhood experiences shape adult relationships, why certain conflicts escalate beyond repair, and what steps can be taken to rebuild trust-if both sides are willing.
Estrangement is rarely sudden. It creeps in over time, a slow unraveling of connection that neither parent nor child fully understands. One moment, it's a disagreement that seems minor. The next, it's years of unresolved pain. Words spoken in frustration turn into wounds that don't heal. Choices made in the past, sometimes with the best of intentions, are now viewed through a different lens. Attempts to reach out feel like throwing messages into the void, met with nothing but silence or resistance.
Some parents feel blindsided, struggling to reconcile the child they raised with the adult who no longer wants a relationship. Others look back and wonder if they missed something-an opportunity to listen better, to be more present, to offer the kind of support their child needed but never voiced. For many, there's a deep ache that never fades, an emptiness where a connection used to be. It's not just about missing their child; it's about mourning a role, a relationship, a shared history that now feels like a distant past.
Adult children, too, wrestle with complicated emotions. Walking away from a parent isn't a decision made lightly. It's often the result of years of pain, misunderstandings, or feeling unheard. Some carry resentment for past wounds, moments when they felt dismissed, controlled, or neglected. Others simply need space to heal, to redefine themselves outside of their family dynamic. Some wish they could explain, but they fear that even if they did, their parents wouldn't listen, wouldn't change, wouldn't understand.
Reconciliation isn't always possible. In some cases, the healthiest choice-for both parent and child-is to move forward separately. But in many instances, the distance exists not because the relationship is beyond repair, but because neither side knows how to bridge the gap. Miscommunication festers. Assumptions go unchallenged. Old wounds reopen. Without intentional effort, estrangement becomes permanent-not because of lack of love, but because neither person knows how to take the first step toward healing.
Some relationships can be mended with honest conversations, accountability, and the willingness to let go of the need to be "right." Others require space, boundaries, and acceptance. Many parents believe that if they could just explain, just make their child understand their perspective, everything would go back to the way it was. But relationships aren't built on explanations-they're built on mutual respect, on making space for the other person's experiences, even when they don't make sense or feel fair.
This book provides insight into the reasons behind estrangement, the psychology of fractured relationships, and the ways both parents and adult children can navigate the painful reality of distance. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how childhood experiences shape adult relationships, why certain conflicts escalate beyond repair, and what steps can be taken to rebuild trust-if both sides are willing.
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