Estranged from Adult Child: Help, Hope & Healing for Parents
Hi, I’m Brian Briscoe. If you’ve typed those words—“estranged from adult child help”—into a search bar, I want to say: I see you. You’re likely feeling confused, heartbroken, maybe even desperate. And you’re not alone. I created PLACE (Parents Living After Child Estrangement) because I know how devastating this journey can be—and how little real […]
Healing After Child Estrangement: Rebuilding Yourself One Breath at a Time
By Brian Briscoe, LPC Estrangement is a word no parent ever wants to associate with their child. When that rupture happens—whether suddenly or over time—it feels like a silent earthquake. Everything looks the same on the outside, but the foundation of your life has shifted in a way only you can feel. As a therapist […]
Parent Estrangement Counseling: Finding Healing, Clarity, and Yourself
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a parent who’s lost connection with your adult child. Maybe they won’t return your calls. Maybe they’ve blocked you on social media. Maybe they’ve written you off entirely—and you have no idea why. Or maybe you do know why… and the weight of that truth keeps you up […]
Support for Estranged Parents: What to Do When Your Child Walks Away
Hi, I’m Brian Briscoe. If you’ve found your way here, chances are your heart’s been broken in a way few people truly understand. I know this pain, not just from my work as a therapist—but from personal experience. I know what it’s like to be estranged from a child you love more than life itself. […]
When the Silence is Loud: My Journey Through Child Estrangement and What I’ve Learned About Support
Hi, I’m Brian. If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re an estranged parent—or someone who loves one—and I want you to know something up front: you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. I say that not just as a counselor or an author—but as a father who’s lived through it. Child estrangement isn’t something you […]
For Your Consideration: Types of Boundaries
As you EPs probably know, “boundaries” is a word that’s not only overused, but frequently used incorrectly. Your boundaries are your personal policies about how you will conduct yourself. There is often an interpersonal aspect. Our boundaries are not rules for other people. If I say, “My boundary doesn’t allow you to yell at me,” that’s incorrect […]
For Your Consideration: “Kindness, Inclusion, and Connection”
My wife, Renee, found a fascinating Netflix series called You Can’t Ask That. Produced in Australia, each episode features members of a marginalized group answering pointed questions. Little people, Muslims, survivors of suicide attempts and more speak candidly about their experiences. I was particularly touched by an episode on people who are terminally ill. Before I […]
