Why do family estrangements happen?

Shirley Davis (Guest) 1/9/209:00 AM

By Shirley Davis, CPTSD Foundation, Dec 16, 2019

Family estrangement is a very grief-ridden and personal experience that family members face when someone leaves or driven away from their family of origin. It occurs in families of all different demographic situations, including all races, religions, and cultures.

But why do family estrangements happen?

In this article, we shall focus on some of the most common reasons why family estrangements occur including:

Abuse
Neglect
Mismatched expectations about family roles and relationships
Clash of personality or values
Issues relating to mental health problems
Traumatic family event

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For more information on CPTSD, including resources and materials to help in healing and living with Complex PTSD symptoms, head over to CPTSDfoundation.org.

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