My teenage daughter and I used to be close but since the divorce she's been angry and distant with me specifically, while maintaining a good relationship with her dad. We're living in the same house but feel like strangers and I don't know if I should give her space or keep trying to bridge the gap.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent and child are both grieving the loss of their family structure but experiencing blame and distance instead of mutual support.
“Where Are You with Mutual aid networks across traditions?”
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