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Broken Bonds

Dr. Evelyn Hartwell

When Family Ties Fray, Healing Feels Out of Reach – Until Now

Broken Bonds: Surviving Estrangement Between Adult Siblings delves into the quiet, often painful distance that can grow between siblings as they navigate life's complexities.

This compassionate guide opens a window into understanding the root causes of estrangement, from childhood dynamics and jealousy to financial disputes and conflicting loyalties. Through insightful exploration, it reveals how old wounds and family expectations can fracture relationships, leaving deep emotional scars.

Through vivid examples and heartfelt stories, readers will recognize their own feelings of guilt, anger, and grief – often tangled with confusion and hope. This book doesn't shy away from the difficult choices some must make, such as setting firm boundaries or going no-contact, while offering guidance for those seeking reconciliation or peace without reconnecting.

With practical advice on managing family holidays, communication hurdles, and even legal considerations, this book arms you with tools to protect your well-being and foster emotional resilience. It encourages gentle self-reflection, forgiveness, and self-compassion while honoring individual journeys toward healing.

If you've experienced the ache of lost sibling connection, Broken Bonds offers a compassionate companion to help you navigate the tangled emotions, understand your story, and begin crafting your own path forward–whether that path leads to reunion or acceptance.

GenresSelf-Help

338 pages

English edition · First published 2025 by eBookit.com · ISBN 9781456677312

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