Welcome back to Estranged & Rearranged with Candi Morris.
In this powerful conversation, Candi sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Peter Anderson to discuss one of the most difficult topics facing families today: family estrangement.
Why is estrangement becoming more common? Has social media changed the way families handle conflict? What does healthy accountability actually look like? And when, if ever, is no contact truly necessary?
Peter shares his perspective as a therapist who works with families every day, offering insight into family systems, communication, conflict, forgiveness, boundaries, and the growing cultural conversation surrounding estrangement.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Why family estrangement appears to be increasing
The role social media plays in family conflict
No contact vs. healthy boundaries
What accountability really means
Why silence can become punishment
Family healing and reconciliation
The impact estrangement has on grandparents and grandchildren
Communication tools that can improve relationships
Grief, forgiveness, and moving forward
Whether you're an estranged parent, estranged adult child, grandparent, therapist, or someone trying to understand the growing divide within families, this conversation offers thoughtful perspectives from both lived experience and clinical practice.
Please note: This episode reflects personal opinions and professional perspectives intended to encourage conversation and understanding around family estrangement.
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