In this episode of MissInformed, we’re talking about estrangement and what it actually looks like when you cut off contact with your parents. The decision is rarely as simple or dramatic as people imagine.
We share the messy, sometimes funny, sometimes painful stories behind our own family estrangements. That includes growing up believing our aunts were literal witches, navigating mental health crises in the family, realizing the stories we were told about our dad weren’t the whole truth, and learning what it means to set boundaries with a parent who cannot respect them.
We also talk about what estrangement really feels like from the inside. There is grief, guilt, moments of relief, and the strange reality of missing someone while knowing you are healthier without them in your life.
This episode is not about revenge but survival, healing, and figuring out how to love people without losing yourself.
If you have ever wondered what leads someone to go no contact with their parents, or what happens after, this conversation is for you.