"Just because someone is related, doesn't mean they love you," can be a difficult idea to accept, but recognizing that family relations don't always serve us can be empowering.
Family estrangement is a taboo topic and those of us who have had to go no contact with famly members never make the decision lightly. Kate speaks with break-up coach and family estrangement expert, Janice Formichella about her own experience severing from the LDS church and the difficult decision to go no contact with toxic family members, including her parents.
In addition to sharing their own stories of family estrangement, this episode also covers:
- Dealing with events, including weddings and funerals
- Light versions of no-contact
- Setting boundaries with family members
- Keeping a record or narrative of events
- How family dynamics mirror our relationship with self
- Academic research and resources on family estrangement
Kate Marlene
IG: @katemarleo
Janice Formichella
IG: JaniceFormichella
Music: Always on My Mind by Marbert Rocel
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