Navigating Family Estrangement

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Apr 1, 2025

Twelve years ago, author Eamon Dolan cut ties with his mother, a decision that became the subject of his New York Times op-ed on estrangement and his new book, The Power of Parting: Finding Peace and Freedom Through Family Estrangement. Dolan discusses his experience and research on family estrangement, and listeners share their experiences with difficult family members.

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