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The winter holidays can turn a soft ache into a sharp pain when you’re estranged from your adult child. That can be true of any holiday. 

We're so glad you stopped by to listen and learn with me on the When Our Adult Children Walk Away podcast. In this episode, you’ll learn why the winter holiday season feels so intense in the face of estrangement. When Tradition Meets Transition: 6 ways to Maintain the Meaning of  Holidays 

By the end of this episode, you'll know why holidays matter and how important it is to embrace the aspects of holidays that bring you joy.

We’ll walk through practical, permission-based strategies to protect the happiness of the season, ways to keep the meaning of connection without replicating the past and how to prepare for small, cautious moments of reconnection when they arise. 

It is my intention that by the end of this episode, you'll feel some relief from the pressure and anxiety many face during this holiday season. With flexible planning, you can find a path to moments of joy and a sense of gratitude for all that is good in your life. 

Happiest of holidays to you and yours.

Previous and Related Episodes

• Navigating Awkward Questions About Your Estrangement: Kindly Setting Boundaries
• How Do You vs Your Adult Child - Decide Whether to Attend Social Events on High Risk Days?
• 5 Ways High Risk Days Feel Different for Parents and Adult Children

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The continuum of estrangement discussed today can be found at https://www.togetherestranged.org/levels-of-estrangement.

The stories, examples, reflections, and perspectives shared in this podcast are based on my professional work as an estrangement coach and my personal estrangement journey. Any examples, characters, or stories referenced are either drawn from my own lived experience or represent a composite of multiple real-life situations shared with me over time. The intention of this podcast is not to accuse, label, or defame any individual but to provide insight, validation, and support for those navigating the complexities of family estrangement. All opinions expressed are my own and are shared with you, the listener, from a place of healing and learning.