Distress

Distress is what puts a person in a virtual seat in one of our PLACE groups. We are not a reunification group; we are in the coping business.  And a person’s work to cope can be as multifaceted as estrangement itself. In fact, “for your consideration” describes our approach. Advice can be tricky and limiting. […]

Both Sides of the Line

I am both an estranged parent (EP) and an estranged adult child (EAC). I hope that being both lends a balance to my perspective, though I believe in the value of skepticism.  The Centers for Disease Control estimates that in the United States, more than one in seven children experience physical, sexual, emotional/mental abuse or neglect. A […]

All Those Other Groups

This month marks 2 years of PLACE meetings. I cannot overstate how grateful I am to you for all we’ve done and accomplished together in that amount of time. Group is a unique, priceless emotional support component for those in need, and make no mistake: I am one who needs this. It’s serious business, but […]