Surviving Adult Children

Nancy has not spoken to her daughter in 26 years. She does not know why. She asked her daughter directly when she was 16, in a counselor's office, whether she had ever been hit or spoken to unkindly. The answer was no to everything. And still, her daughter left and never came back.In this episode, Nancy sits down with host Lorré to share what those 26 years have actually looked like. She talks about finding out she had grandchildren through a coworker. About the jewelry box she still uses every day, the only gift her daughter gave her before going silent. About pulling over to the side of the road because a song came on and the grief hit without warning. About three grandchildren who do not know she exists. And about a love that has never once wavered, even when there was nothing coming back.This episode is for every parent who is carrying this quietly, who has been told there must be a reason, who has been waiting for a call that has not come. You are not alone, and your story matters. If this episode finds the right person at the right moment, it may change something. That is why this conversation exists. Subscribe and share this with anyone who needs to feel less alone in this grief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Family estrangement is more common than most people realize—but that doesn’t make it any easier to live through. In this episode of Surviving Adult Children, LaRay shares her personal story of losing connection with her son without explanation, without closure, and without a final goodbye. This isn’t about blame or pointing fingers, it’s about exploring the quiet, complicated grief that comes when someone you love is still alive… but no longer in your life.This conversation is for parents navigating estrangement, confusion, and the painful question of “why.” It’s also for anyone trying to understand the emotional weight behind these fractured relationships. Through honesty, reflection, and a commitment to healing, this episode creates space for something many feel but rarely say out loud: you can be heartbroken, accountable, and hopeful—all at the same time.#EstrangedParents #FamilyEstrangement #HealingJourney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you living with the silence of an estranged adult child? In this first episode of Surviving Adult Children, Lorre’ opens a space for parents navigating the heartbreak of family estrangement, a reality affecting 1 in 4 adults, yet rarely spoken about openly. This is not about blame. It’s about understanding the deep emotional fracture that happens when a child walks away, and the quiet grief that follows.Through honest reflection and compassionate conversation, this podcast seeks to reconnect families torn apart by miscommunication and emotional distance. Here, your story matters. Your pain is valid. And your healing is possible. If you’ve ever felt alone in this journey, take a deep breath, you’re not alone anymore. Let’s walk this path toward clarity, hope, and maybe even reunion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.