Estranged Children
Addressing an underreported crisis in America
Breaking the cycle of untreated trauma
Loyalty to family at any cost is a broken model. This is a new generation of adult children. This book is a poignant look at the tragedy of untreated trauma passed down from generation to generation, and the adult children who are taking a stand to break the cycle.
The face of trauma, and secondary emotional/mental illness is not what you think.
Being written out of your child’s life is not a legacy any parent wants to leave. Yet, it’s so common today. Many adult children are on the brink of disengaging if they haven’t done so already.
Many estranged parents suffer in silent remorse with little support or understanding. The judgment in this space is real. As parents of estranged children, we are often told they will eventually come around, or we find reasons to stay in our anger, hurt, and victimhood. Neither thought process allows for true healing.
It's time to start talking about this tragic circumstance that generations have swept under their rugs, and into the recesses of their minds, while families are still intact. This book is my journey of healing, from my own traumatic past, my struggle with depression and suppressed rage, and the realization that I paid my own wounds forward.
Many people are unaware that their past dictated much of their present. Or, that even IF they had little to do with their child choosing to break ties, that perhaps their child needed attention during younger, formative years. I would love to share my story with you.
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With love and light,
“Bella” ❤️
Who am I?
I am a passionate facilitator of uncomfortable conversations, shining the light on trauma and emotional unrest to:
👉 Ditch the shame
👉 Heal the soul
👉 Push people forward
👉 Advocate for getting support
👉 Share the truths about trauma
👉 Discuss hidden illness
👉 Remove the masks
👉 Preach forgiveness and love
PLEASE HELP ME RAISE AWARENESS AND CONVERSATION AROUND THIS TABOO TOPIC.
Bella Ragazza means "beautiful girl" in Italian and is the PEN NAME I chose to write under for ANONYMITY. I thank you for understanding my need for privacy.
Running across the wide-open pastures of life is no fun when you step on land mines and tripwires along the way. Especially when they were put in place by YOU. Inadvertently, some of us self-destruct, repeat patterns of the past, and create circumstances that pass our broken batons onto the next generation of runners in life’s relay race ~ our children. 🏃♀️
Many people use adversity and trauma to give them the edge to perform, push through and excel. I honor the DNA in you.
For others, like me, the journey was troublesome, confusing, toxic, and caused significant collateral damage. In my case with my adult daughter. I share my story so other parents know they are not alone. So adult children can see their parents (hopefully) through a lens of compassion, and to bring us all to serve the Highest Good. Finding a genuine understanding of each other’s struggles and points of view.
Not every parent struggled with trauma and mental illness like I did, but many do share patterns of an unhealed past that leaked into their family relationships. Our children aren’t trying to punish us, they are fighting for their right to a healthy life, even at the expense of cutting ties.
It’s the World’s Worst Breakup.
Please let me know when the book is ready!
