Family estrangement is, sadly, quite common. But how does it happen? One Redditor was curious to know what made people cut contact with their parents. So they asked: “Those who disowned their parents, what was the final straw?” People had all sorts of stories to share. Some were heartbreaking, others eye-opening.
Bored Panda also got in touch with the person who asked this question. They were kind enough to have a short chat with us about what prompted them to ask other Redditors about their estrangement stories. Read our conversation below!
CrazySnekGirl , Alex Green / Pexels Report
In our conversation, they recalled the most recent disagreement they had with their family. “[The] last time my family argued was when I did an interview for my [university magazine], and I just didn’t want the drama anymore,” the Redditor shared. According to them, the parents often favor their twin brother “who can do no wrong.” That’s why the Redditor feels like limiting contact is the best course of action for now
ellysay , Pavel Danilyuk / Pexels Report
Taehcos , Engin Akyurt / Pexels Report
At the moment, their way of dealing with the family drama is to keep busy. “I just throw myself into my studies and my friends,” the netizen tells Bored Panda. They also find that reading similar stories helps, as they feel relatable and provide some perspective. “It made me realize parents aren’t perfect,” the Redditor says.
spytez , Ketut Subiyanto / Pexels Report
Grandeftw , Joshua Santos / Pexels Report
ShlugLove Report
But that can only have the opposite effect. “Many estranged people feel the need to hold onto the past to mitigate against bowing to any pressure,” Melvin explained. “A reconciliation is a deeply personal choice; a forced or pressurized reconciliation may do more harm than good.”
“Part of the challenge is understanding that not everyone has the same concept of what reconciliation is,” he added. “Some view it as a continuation of the old relationship as opposed to a genuine effort to reflect on mistakes made and work toward creating a more respectful and healthier relationship.”
missuz-featherbottom , Immo Wegmann / Unsplash Report
spectroliteskies Report
ShinigamiLeaf , Pixabay / Pexels Report
am_riley , cottonbro studio / Pexels Report
spoonman-of-alcatraz Report
Ruannbram , cottonbro studio / Pexels Report
1_murms Report
samwisesamgee Report
FixedLoad , Kristina Paukshtite / Pexels Report
lika-kiki-no Report
schnitzeldehuahua , fauxels / Pexels Report
bluegumgum Report
Lulu_42 , Thirdman / Pexels Report
ItsJustCrabs , Sofia Alejandra / Pexels Report
sunnyzombie Report
Thor–A Report
David_Felder , Sora Shimazaki / Pexels Report
Musclecar123 , Pixabay / Pexels Report
zelda_slayer , Andrea Piacquadio / Pexels Report
smallboxofcrayons Report
onionleekdude Report
sifrult , Leah Newhouse / Pexels Report
CanidSapien , Andrea Piacquadio / Pexels Report
iamfuegomego Report
calculator32 Report
tinmask Report
hey_girl_hey516 Report
IAmReallyThurston , Engin Akyurt / Pexels Report
DistractedHouseWitch Report
musthavelamp Report
SadMarzipan7445 Report
CharliesTarantulas Report
Schmed_lap Report
Flimsy-Sleep3180 Report
bugabooandtwo Report
totallybree Report
Existing-System-8536 Report
salamsfrmsdca Report
SilverMcFly Report
reflectorvest Report
booger_pile , cottonbro studio / Pexels Report
Cinder_zella Report
DandeSat Report
Imtifflish24 Report
Follow Bored Panda on Google News!
Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda!
