11/30/2025
During the holidays it's important to understand that nearly 1/3 of people are estranged (no contact) with a family member. Someone (more likely more than 1) you know is suffering this holiday season. I myself was estranged from my mother for many years. Thank God my girlfriend at the time forced me to make things right again with her. My mom passed away a few years later. I am so grateful for the heart to heart talk we had. The hugs, kisses, tears and laughs that day and throughout my life. We lost her at a young 77. It wasn't until after she passed that I realized how alike we really are. Please, from my heart to yours.... don't have any regrets, they serve no purpose, but to eat away at your soul. Try to find common ground and make amends and reach out to your estranged family member today! They are thinking of doing the same thing.
People who are estranged from a child or grandchild are especially likely to say they would consider reconciling with their estranged family member.