Email me: [email protected] My childhood was difficult. My father returned from Vietnam a changed man, and my mother struggled with behaviors that made our relationship incredibly challenging. I went on to spend 25 years in a marriage marked by control, manipulation, infidelity, and ultimately parental alienation. But here’s what makes my perspective different: I’ve experienced both sides of estrangement. There were periods when I didn’t speak to my mother. Multiple therapists advised me to end our relationship, but I kept finding my way back to her. When she passed away, we had a wonderful relationship, and I’m so grateful we did. Today, I know the heartbreak of being estranged from my own children. I understand the pain of the adult child AND the pain of the rejected parent. You don’t have to have a perfect parent to maintain a relationship. Boundaries, understanding, and forgiveness can make reconciliation possible when a relationship is safe. My lived experiences are the foundation of my coaching. I understand both sides because I’ve been on both sides. ❤️ Coach Shawn #shawnkhowerton #parentalalienation #divorce #narcissisism #estrangement

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