The journey of healing from childhood trauma is complex and often heartbreaking…

Nov 1, 2025
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Dorcy Pruter

Many adult children reach a point where they realize they must distance themselves from their parents for the sake of their mental health. This difficult decision is usually the result of enduring years of mistreatment, neglect, and disrespect. It's a painful process filled with guilt and shame, but sometimes it's necessary to protect one's well-being. As someone who was once an alienated child myself and has spent nearly 20 years helping families heal, I understand both sides of this pain. But I also know this truth: no child cuts off a parent lightly. They don't wake up one day and decide to walk away from the people who raised them. It happens after years of trying, hoping, begging for things to be different. After countless attempts to repair what feels irreparably broken. And when they finally choose distance, it's not because they stopped loving their parent. It's because they finally started loving themselves enough to stop accepting harm as normal. If you find yourself in a similar situation, know that you're not alone. This account is here to support you on your healing journey. 🔥 Comment "CODE" and I'll send you my voice activation for healing from parental estrangement and releasing the guilt. . . .