156. What to Do With Their Stuff

What are parents supposed to do when estranged adult children leave their belongings at home?

That’s a tricky question. There isn’t just one right answer that will fit for every family.

When you’re storing the belongings of someone who’s not talking to you, you’re in a difficult position – both logistically and emotionally. How do you decide what to do that won’t harm the relationship, when you have feelings and needs of your own?

This episode normalizes the storing of adult children’s stuff, but also walks listeners through some good steps to take when a decision needs to be made about moving their possessions.

For more ideas on how to repair your parent-adult child relationship, read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child.

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