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Being estranged from your adult son or daughter can be extremely painful. Repairing a relationship is possible, but it takes time and will require patience. As the parent to your son or daughter, recognize that the first steps to repair the relationship fall on you by trying to initiate contact, whether or not you believe you did anything wrong to cause the estrangement. Honor the boundaries your adult child has set with regards to your relationship and do not push back against them, while setting some yourself as well. Learn to accept your adult child for who they are, and acknowledge their independence and ability to make their own choices. | Being estranged from your adult son or daughter can be extremely painful. Repairing a relationship is possible, but it takes time and will require patience. As the parent to your son or daughter, recognize that the first steps to repair the relationship fall on you by trying to initiate contact, whether or not you believe you did anything wrong to cause the estrangement. Honor the boundaries your adult child has set with regards to your relationship and do not push back against them, while setting some yourself as well. Learn to accept your adult child for who they are, and acknowledge their independence and ability to make their own choices. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Reaching Out to Your Child === | === Reaching Out to Your Child === | ||
