Sheri McGregor

“As a rule, today’s young adults grew up hovered over and showered with things. Every team member gets a trophy, and an emphasis on feelings and fairness permeates children’s environments. All of this pampering, overthinking, and risk-reducing may not provide children the freedom to make mistakes and learn from them as was common in times past. Historians speculate that this thwarts maturation and the development of empathy for others’ feelings. Instead, maybe all of the attention enhances children’s focus on themselves.”
― Sheri McGregor, Done With The Crying: Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children

“I couldn’t quite believe this had happened to us. The crushing disbelief, confusion and helplessness had me waiting expectantly for another phone call. Surely he would contact us and clear things up. I leapt with hope every time the phone rang. Even so, I sighed in relief when it wasn’t him. What would he say if he did call? He had been so cold.”
― Sheri McGregor, Done With The Crying: Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children