Thank you for thinking about and discussing this topic, which so profoundly affects more than one quarter of all U.S. families nowadays (27% in 2019). Our much-loved adult child cut off contact with us one year ago. From our point of view it was sudden and incomprehensible, and it remains so despite a long parting letter left in the guest bedroom after a friendly visit. I cannot even picture how the thing we hope for--a reconciliation--can occur, given that we are not supposed to reach out. I'm grateful that our other children are still in touch with this child--it means so much to me to know that they are there for support if needed.
Thank you for thinking about and discussing this topic, which so profoundly affects more than one quarter of all U.S. families nowadays (27% in 2019). Our much-loved adult child cut off contact with us one year ago. From our point of view it was sudden and incomprehensible, and it remains so despite a long parting letter left in the guest bedroom after a friendly visit. I cannot even picture how the thing we hope for--a reconciliation--can occur, given that we are not supposed to reach out. I'm grateful that our other children are still in touch with this child--it means so much to me to know that they are there for support if needed.