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When “But They’re Your Family” Misses the Point: Understanding Estrangement Through a Mental Health Lens – by Kristy Mathews, LPC

It’s one of the most common reactions people hear when they set boundaries with – or step back from – their family of origin: “But they’re your family.” On the surface, it sounds like a simple reminder of loyalty or love. But underneath, it reveals something much more complicated: A belief that family relationships are

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