Estrangement and alienation impact nearly half of families, often arising from deep-seated cultural or political differences. The phenomenon of grandparent alienation is growing, with children suffering because of their parents' conflicts. Family dynamics require tough choices, as individuals contemplate whether to sever ties or confront challenging issues. Estrangement involves withdrawing from relationships while alienation is characterized by actively excluding someone. These processes can liberate individuals from toxic relationships, yet can also incur significant emotional consequences as families fracture.
Around half of all families are affected by estrangement or alienation. Families can fracture due to cultural or political divides that are challenging to overcome. Grandparent alienation is on the rise, resulting in collateral damage to grandchildren as familial disputes escalate. Family members often face a choice between walking away or addressing their 'line in the sand' issues.
Estrangement acts as a force of liberation for individuals who feel their best interests are not served by familial relationships. Conversely, it can inflict severe emotional damage. Estrangement is a withdrawal from contact, while alienation involves actively supporting the exclusion of an individual from family dynamics.
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