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3 days ago

What Makes Adult Children Cut Ties With Their Parents?

Lorraine: I'm so hurt that you said you did not want me to bring Joe, my significant other, to your rehearsal dinner and wedding. I can't believe you would do this to me. Stephanie: Mom, I've explained this to you before. Our wedding is about Joshua and me. It's a once-in-a-lifetime event. Joe is a stranger to us, and we don't want him there. Lorraine: But I was hoping you could meet him and get to know him.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Loneliness After Gray Divorce

Gray divorce increases loneliness across generations and harms emotional and physical health, while volunteering reduces loneliness and improves well-being.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Practicing Gratitude Can Help Families of Gray Divorce

Thomas, 58, has been struggling with depression since his divorce seven years ago. A family friend of Thomas referred him and his 32-year-old daughter, Sarah, to me for family therapy. In addition to the loss of his marriage, Thomas has lost his relationship with Sarah. She blames him for her parents' divorce and has not allowed him to spend time with his four-year-old grandson.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Cost of Parent-Child Estrangement in Gray Divorce

High-conflict gray divorce causes family estrangement; grieving and forgiveness practices help heal pain and rebuild relationships.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Emotional and Mental Health Impact of Gray Divorce

Gray divorce prompts major identity, emotional, financial, and health challenges that require acknowledging feelings, setting boundaries, rebuilding purpose, routines, self-care, and support.
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fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Forgiveness Facilitates Healing for Families of Gray Divorce

Forgiveness after gray divorce reduces resentment and trauma, supporting emotional resilience and better mental and physical health for parents and adult children.
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4 months ago

Surprising Lessons From Late-in-Life Divorce

Many older adults experience relief, self-discovery, and manageable loneliness after gray divorce, though safety and social support become important concerns.
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fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

5 Reasons Why Gray Divorce Is a Rising Trend

Gray divorce rates have doubled for over-50 couples, often initiated by women, driven by longevity, empty nest reevaluation, infidelity patterns, and health-related stress.
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