I know what it’s like to face silence from people who once shaped your world—to grieve those who are still alive, and to question your own worth in the aftermath. Over time, I’ve learned that estrangement isn’t just loss—it’s also rebirth. It’s the space where you begin to define family on your own terms. Estrangement is a coping tool in my family passed down for generations but I’ve chosen to break the cycle. We can talk about the complexities of it all together.