More Voices from The Web

Delusions of the estranged parent

Letter from estranged father

Letter to a daughter

Should I write an amends letter if I have nothing to apologize for

Estranged father dies, what to do with bills

How to deal with estrangement

When peace is a burned bridge

Don't tell me how to parent

Found all these great blog posts (or on other forums) over the last month.   I try to give a smattering of all the different situations that I find.  I think these are important issues to think about from all angles and perspectives.

Other Blogs on the Subject

I have found it comforting to read about other people's experiences with their families. These sort of posts let you know that you are not alone. Since I don't feel the need to expand upon my own estrangement recently, I have decided to share some interesting blogs and writings that I have found. As with medical issues that I have, I have found that estrangement is not the worst thing to happen to me in this world. I have a great husband, enjoy my dogs, do what I love for a living, live where I want to live, and have good friends. My life by my own definition is successful in the most important ways, as I am sure my reader's lives thrive. Recognize your successes, and find the comfort that you are not alone by a long shot:)

Interview with Author of "Former Things"

Former Things Blog

How to be Present in Your Family if You Are a Workaholic

Be Careful About Bad Mouthing Your Ex Spouse

Interesting Blog about Borderline Personality Disorder in a Mother

Friday Fishing

I have been busy concentrating on my dog training business lately, and applicable articles. I apologize for the lack of posting. I hope to be back on schedule soon.

Pros and Cons of Family Estrangement

A Mother Talks About Her Part in Estrangement

Born Standing Up, A Summary of Steve Martin's book

Margo's Advice for Overbearing Father in Law

Friday Family Estrangement Blog Fish

Weirdness of Family Estrangement

Strange and Short Estrangement

Dad Separated from Children

The Dying N Parent

Friday Fishing

Can you believe other people have these estrangement problems? Well, unfortunately they do. Here are some other thoughts on estrangement:

Success and Self Fullfilling Therapy

On Fogiveness and Estrangement

Taking a Risk

Okay A Dog Story Related to Family Estrangement, What is Better?

One Woman's Mother Hated All Woman

Constant Yelling Is As Damaging As Physical Abuse? I don't know about that, but interesting article.

Friday Fishing

Living Close to The In Laws (loved my in laws, but I can relate)

Reactions and How They Affect Relationships

Story of One Daughter's Estrangement and Her Mother

Careers vs Family Who Don't Like Your Career Choices

Friday Fishing

Abraham Lincoln Estranged?

When Family Members Don't Speak

A Example of Intolerance

More Than Estrangement By Death

Not Being Appreciated for Being One's True Self

One Size Fits All Explanations to Estrangement

Friday Fishing

Elder Care in Estrangement Situations



Gallagher Comedian Estrangement



The Money Chord And Estrangement



Discussion with An Uncle over Reconciliation between Mother and Daughter



Lessons Learned Even When Parents Were Not Great



A Son Feels for His Mom

Friday Fishing

http://www.drphil.com/shows/show/1038 (This show was entitled "bully husband" but he's also a bully parent)



http://www.stoprelationshipabuse.org/ (Dr Phil Show provided a link to Relationship Abuse Awareness)



http://www.stoprelationshipabuse.org/signs.html (What Is Relationship Abuse)



http://www.stoprelationshipabuse.org/pdfs/results%20of%20verbal%20abuse.pdf (Results of Verbal and Emotional ABUSE) ---- Yes, S Donor EXPERTS (not quasi ex teachers who took a course in psychology at Worcester STATE, recognize verbal and emotional abuse-dipshit)---there is an example of it for ya.



http://www.stoprelationshipabuse.org/pdfs/PowerControlwheelNOSHADING.pdf (power and control wheel)

Friday Fishing For Blog Posts

A Mother's Fight for Her Children



Analysis of A Happy Family



Technology, The Internet, and Estrangement



(Scroll Down) Hillary Clinton's Thoughts on Family's Ordeal In The White House



Politics and Estrangement



A Mother's Thoughts on Her Estrangement

Friday Fishing

Questions about Estrangement

Estranged from Christmas Spirit

Religion and Estrangement

Hire Me, I'll Be Your Bitch

Finally Some Good News

Holiday Fishies

Dealing With The Holiday Blues

Spending The Holidays With Those You Enjoy

Family Relations and Their Affects on How You See The Holidays

Actual vs Other Hunger on The Holidays

Like It, Lump It, Or Crump It

Friday Fishing for Blogs Related to Family Estrangement

Estranged from Ourselves via Cell Phone and Technology

Analysis of Mother and Daughter Estrangements

A Truly Horrible Event and Analysis of Personal Estrangement

Dealing With Family During Family Illness

Review of Movie Dealing With Family Estrangement

Another on Dealing with Family During Family Illness

Friday Fishing

I find these little assignments, (thursday thirteen, friday fishing, tuesday terror) help with the writers block:) So here we go, other people's misery to follow OR triumphs:

Views of Getting Back In Contact After Many Years

Ego or Justification

Defining Estrangement

A Long Time to Be Dead, Maybe Make Peace? (or reapp what they sow?)

Fishing but Not on a Friday

Okay, it's not Friday, but I found a gem on a blog that I recently frequent, regarding what you do with time spent with your kids. I thought it was excellent, though I am not religious so the church thing would be out for me.

So maybe this will just be about blogs that I like for some reason that I just can't put my finger on. Like this lady's blog. She lives in the country, has a dog, a husband, a mortorcycle, and some kids. There is something so peaceful and joyful about her blog:)

Here is a creative guy that lives near me. He reminds me of my days in music college, oh so long ago. In fact, here is a picture that an old college friend sent me last year (and I need to send him his). I miss being as creative and artistic as I FELT, yet never was LOL, back then.

The ONLY reason that I would be doing dishes there, is a just lost a bet to Keith and Chris, and they documented not only this chore, but me vaccuming as well. I didn't even know these pictures were out there. Look at those skinny little arms, I was like 100-110 pounds maybe with clothes on!!! Oh, those were the days. Course I payed the student loans off for years. Wow, I would love to get my FACE back to that state, instead of these chubby cheeks and chin!!! Course, now there would be wrinkles and age spots. Damn it!!!

And this blog shares my particular bipolar woes. She just found out not too long ago!! I have been lucky in knowing some sort of chemical imbalance would happen eventually. It is nice to be prepared, even though it hasn't been easy.

There is a whole group that I call the dorkbloggers, but this guy cracks me up the most.

The dorkblogger site hasn't been all that active, but you can find more of these like minded people on the side bar there.

Friday Estrangement Blog Fishing

Real Estate Family Feuds (sound familiar?)

Rememberances of A Mother

Is That Obituary Misleading (this struck me because there are two obituaries of my actual relatives where my step brother, but not me was listed-----nice-----by the way I do love my step brother who died at 18 or 19) Note: glad to know this has happened to others and not just me!!!!

Uncle's Death Found Out About Months Later

Defining Ones Self

The Religious Connection

A Mother's Bid to Prevent a Marriage Fails

The Other Woman

Living Well Is The Best Revenge

John Lennon's Long Lost Half Sister

Overwhelmed and Overworked

Friday Fishing

It's been a really lovely summer so far. It's been pretty decent days of the high 70s, so not hot and not cold, sunny, great breezes, hinting of fall but not even nearly into it yet. And so my mood has been way to good to be brooding over my estranged family. And an unfortunate incident in my closer family, without blood relation, is having me be a bit focused on that more. So I bring to you, other people's angst this week!!!

An Individual's Story From Another Country

Themes of Estrangement and Child Abuse in Science/Fantasy Epic Novels

Problems with A Brother Who Does Not Have Social Skills

Sarcastic Commentary with Estrangement as Family Management

Friday Fishing

Thank God for the predefined topics I give myself. So now I don't have to give any thought on this glorious day, where I am currently all sweaty from weight lifting, and bike riding and soon to train dogs. I can focus on other people out there:)

Justine's Previously Estranged Family

Mothers Day and The Price of Estrangement

Father's Day Understanding and Forgiveness

Reaching Out, and Finding Out They Are Dead

Friday Fishing for Family Estrangement Blog Posts

Death and Dating in The Family

Big Brother, Emma, Father's Death ---- and did I miss a season of big brother or what?

Another on Emma and Her Father's Death

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!!! Brady Former Actress Estranged from Real Life Dad

A Different Type of Daddy's Girl


A Letter To A Friend

Where There's Wil, There's Always A Way: So Now What?

Where There's Wil, There's Always A Way: So Now What?