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Episode 116-Reconnecting with your Estranged Adult Children with Tina Gilbertson

Episode 116-Reconnecting with your Estranged Adult Children with Tina Gilbertson20 aug42 min

Did you know that 27% of adults are estranged from at least one family member? In this heartfelt episode, Jim Burns sits down with therapist and author Tina Gilbertson to unpack the many layers of parent–adult child estrangement. They explore the different forms this can take—whether emotional distance, total silence, or an on-again, off-again connection. Tina shares practical do’s and don’ts for reaching out, how to apologize authentically, and why being both direct and loving—with clear bou...