Navigating the Holidays When You're Estranged From Family
Psychology Today | 03.11.2026 20:27
Knowing you had to cut ties with your parent to protect yourself doesn't make the holidays any easier. It's normal to miss having a family to celebrate with, feel guilty about not being together, or dread questions about why you're not seeing your parents. Even when you know you've made the right decision, the holidays can bring up feelings you thought you'd worked through.
