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S3/Ep 13: Is Cutting Off Family Weakness Or Wisdom? ? The Psychology of Family Estrangement

Family estrangement is one of the most quietly common—and profoundly misunderstood—experiences in modern life. With 38% of American adults currently estranged from at least one family member, the question is no longer if this is happening in our communities, but how we help people navigate it with dignity, clarity, and compassion.  Dr. Celeste Simmons, [https://drcelestephd.com/]Family Forensic Psychologist and expert at the intersection of mental health, family resilience, and the court system, shares what estrangement really looks like and what it means to protect your wellbeing when the relationship causing harm is the one you were born into. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:15 Family Estrangement Statistics and Insights 00:43 Meet Dr. Celeste Simmons 02:31 When is cutting off a contact a mentally healthy choice, and what does ongoing psychological harm look like in family relationships? 04:38 Navigating Grief and Relief in Estrangement 07:09 Understanding the Relationship Entitlement Framework 10:21 Challenges in Child Safety and Legal Reunification 13:43 What's your perspective on adult children cutting off parents and is it concerning, empowering, or is there a middle ground? 16:41 Respecting Personal Boundaries in Estrangement Decisions 18:15 Contacting Dr. Celeste Simmons