Radical Acceptance: The Pain of Disconnect 💔✨
Welcome to a brand new 10-part series on Conversations with Craig. Today, my trusty associate Francesco the dog and I are opening up a conversation about a topic that impacts far too many families, yet is rarely talked about openly: alienation, estrangement, and ghosting.
The Reality of Estrangement:
The Reconnection Gap: The data tells us that 81% of estranged mothers eventually reconnect, but unfortunately, 69% of estrangements with fathers become permanent.
A Deeply Painful Disconnect: Whether it’s an adult child who is ghosting you, or parents who have hurt you so deeply that you felt forced to block them out, family rifts are incredibly heavy. This disconnect is deeply painful, no matter how well we think we are handling it.
It Is More Common Than You Think: If you are dealing with a silent war or a total lack of communication in your family, you are not alone. Research shows that 26% of adult children report being estranged from their fathers at some point, and 6% from their mothers.
Our Journey to Reconnect 🌅
How do we navigate this intense heartache, especially within our Christian walk? Throughout this new series, I want to explore how we deal with the pain and discover practical steps we can take on our personal journey to reconnect.
Are you experiencing a painful disconnect or family war in your life right now? 🕊️
Watch Episode 1 now, and let’s walk through this journey together!