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What is family estrangement? A relationship expert describes the problem and research agenda

  • Written by Kristina Scharp, Assistant professor, Department of Communication, University of Washington
imageAlmost 70 million people in the U.S. report being estranged from a family member.Ghislain & Marie David de Lossy/Getty Images

Holidays are often a time of strengthening family bonds and relationships. But for those who have difficult relationships with siblings, parents and extended family, it can be a stressful and upsetting time. We asked Kris...

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