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Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Can Healing Happen After Estrangement?

Let’s be honest: the words “forgiveness” and “reconciliation” can stir up a lot of complicated emotions—especially if you’re a parent who’s been cut off by your child. Some people tell you to “just forgive and move on.” Others say, “You need to reconcile before it’s too late.” And then there’s your own heart—torn between longing, […]

An Excerpt from the “On Point” Interview

[Host, DEBORAH] BECKER: “… What do you make of how we look at toxicity for someone to decide that they are going to cut off ties with their family? BRISCOE: Oh, it is a sensitive point in the PLACE community because many of our estranged parents have heard, “I’m leaving because you’re toxic.” BECKER: Let’s […]

A Community

In a couple of our meetings, we’ve had discussions about possibly calling ourselves a community instead of a group, and I’m considering it seriously. The word “group” perhaps fails to capture what our meetings and support really amount to. A community shares characteristics and experiences, and maybe that’s why we gather with open hearts and minds to […]