Beyond Done With The Crying: More Answers and Advice for Parents of Estranged Adult Children

by Sheri McGregor

Beyond Done With the More Answers and Advice for Parents of Estranged Adult Children contains new information and tools to help parents steer the whole family forward. Then make sound decisions . . . and heal . This follow-up to Sheri McGregor's highly regarded Done With The Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children (2016) draws from her survey of more than 50,000 parents of estranged adult children, as well as her personal experiences and hundreds of interviews with hurting families. She debunks the faulty thinking and advice of this blame-the-parent era, and provides sensible alternatives that support your well-being. McGregor's reflection points and innovative exercises promote growth and help you connect with your personal integrity and strength. Embrace your unique brand of resilience. Step into a freer, happier future. Ten thorough chapters contain relevant research, reflection questions, exercises, and common-sense advice about the gritty, complex issues parents of estranged adult children face. Expand your self-awareness, strengthen your resilience, and take positive action for your life, your family, and your happiness. Gain wisdom from other parents and grandparents, as well as from the grandchildren and siblings. All parents make mistakes. Some have deep regrets for things they did or didn't do. In one chapter, these parents share how they believe they fell short and how they're managing. How long must a parent bow to guilt, pay penance, and make amends? And, deplorably, do some adult children exploit their guilt? These and other questions are answered. For any parent of estranged adult children, reconciling may be a solo sport. Even when reconciliations do occur, their success requires wisdom and strength. That's why it's so important to empower yourself, make positive changes, and reclaim your life, even while waiting and continuing to reach out (if you choose to). Beyond Done With The More Answers and Advice for Parents of Estranged Adult Children is filled with information and solutions to the complex, real-life problems that plague parents of estranged adult children and their families. Estrangement leaves a confusing and frustrating legacy for the entire family. McGregor knows firsthand the grit, courage, and determination it takes to reclaim identity, remain a supportive parent to other children, and help the family move forward. In Beyond Done With the Crying , she helps you do the same.

Genres: Parenting

408 pages, Paperback

Published November 23, 2021

Reviews

[Ilene · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Positive Guide To A Happy and Fulfilling Life

This book is highly recommended for any parent of an estranged adult child. The step by step guide to analyzing what you need in a productive life is given in detail. Discovering that others are dealing with not knowing the reason for the estrangement, how to not blame yourself, focus on being around positive friends, enjoying events, participating in hobbies that bring you pleasure, setting boundaries, making end of life decisions, and getting off the roller coaster or merry go round ride in exchange for a pleasurable journey the rest of your life are some of the life’s lesson in this book.

[T. Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have found both of Sheri McGregor's books on this subject to be very helpful to me!! I have read and reread both of them many times.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was hard to swallow but was helpful to me on many levels.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my second reading of the book. I first read it in 2021. As you journey along the process of estrangement and reconciliation, you go through a process. It isn't easy and this book provides a wealth of information and resources for parents, siblings and grandparents. It is a practical guide to how to navigate a heartbreaking phenomenon that is growing in our country. It will comfort you, inform you and help you take positive steps forward.

[Barbara Hitching · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good info on estrangement, along with some of the misconceptions about putting up with abuse. However, at times it felt more about being on the defensive rather than how to rebuild relationships.

[Geetha Chandran · Rating 3 out of 5]

its mothers day soon. i have a friend whose daughter wont be calling her. i wanted to understand how that must feel. this book took me there and will help me walk the road with her. there is a first book . shes reading that now. im glad i stumbled on this topic and helpful book. audio book

[Patrick]

I thought it hot in a lot of great points. Just not a book for me.