Has anyone been able to reconcile with estranged adult /teen daughters? What is your secret?
Many thx. 3yrs estranged from 17yr and 19yr old now. My 14yr old son is still with me
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Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
Not completely estranged ,yet.
My son is in his thirties.
He really thinks he has not only a right ,but a duty to "put me in my place",as he sees it.
I no longer invite him into my home and rarely communicate with him.
He's rude to his sister as well.
It hurts ,because, I know ,total estrangement will be the only solution if he can't see his way to treat me and his sister with respect or at least tolerance.
Your daughter's are young, they may see things different when they mature more.
My son is in his thirties.
He really thinks he has not only a right ,but a duty to "put me in my place",as he sees it.
I no longer invite him into my home and rarely communicate with him.
He's rude to his sister as well.
It hurts ,because, I know ,total estrangement will be the only solution if he can't see his way to treat me and his sister with respect or at least tolerance.
Your daughter's are young, they may see things different when they mature more.