A friend pointed out to me that she chooses not to hold grudges. Asking her why, she said to me that it takes an inordinate amount of energy in doing so. This got me thinking about how we differ from our sibling-s when it comes to fluidity versus rigidity in patterns in thinking. And howContinue reading “When Hurt Becomes Certainty: Understanding Psychological Rigidity in Sibling Estrangement “
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Incompleteness and Sibling Estrangement
One of the most common themes that arises whenever we reflect on sibling estrangement is the ongoing feeling and experience of incompleteness. We are often left without answers, and for many of us, in our attempt to seek more certainty, this can mean dwelling into overthinking and rumination. In this article, we’ll explore just howContinue reading “Incompleteness and Sibling Estrangement”
Understanding Sibling Estrangement: Recognizing Biases
Without realizing it, we can be subject to biases, through mental shortcuts and distorted thinking. This cannot be more true with sibling estrangement. It may well be that past interactions with us caused a brother or sister to unjustly add blame to justify their feelings or actions. Biases can color perceptions, and make it harderContinue reading “Understanding Sibling Estrangement: Recognizing Biases”
Sibling Estrangement 