In this deeply validating and essential conversation, Dr. Amelia Kelley is joined by therapist and author Dr. Sharon Martin to explore the often misunderstood—and stigmatized—decision to cut ties with toxic family members. Drawing from her book Cutting Ties with Your Parents, Dr. Martin shares why this choice can be necessary for mental health and healing, how to navigate complex emotions like guilt and grief, and what it really means to find peace without a functional family relationship. Together, they unpack the difference between low contact, no contact, and everything in between, while offering powerful tools for self-trust, setting boundaries, and building a chosen support system. Whether you're wrestling with family estrangement, or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope.
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