Done with the Crying

Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children

De: Sheri McGregor

Narrado por: Randye Kaye

In Done with the Crying: Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children, Sheri McGregor, MA, helps parents break free from emotional pain - and move forward in their own lives.

As a loving mother to whom the unthinkable happened, McGregor knows the horrible shock that wrings a parent dry, triggers denial, blame, anger, and shame. With empathy and understanding, as well as tools, the latest research, and insight from more than 9,000 parents of estranged adult children, McGregor helps parents of estranged adults plan ahead, prepare for emotional triggers, and prevail over setbacks and pain.

You can be happy again. In a calm yet authoritative voice, and with exercises derived from her work as a life coach and her own recovery, McGregor helps mothers come to terms with their estranged adult child's choices and regain their health and happiness.

To fathers of estranged adult children - this book can help you, too. "Ninety-three percent of the parents who answer my survey at rejectedparents.net are mothers," says Sheri McGregor. "That's why the title is directed at them. But many of the book's examples are from couples, and include the experiences of fathers. Some passages directly highlight men's reactions, including my husband's. The principles presented are relevant to fathers, and the strategies for coping can be used by anyone."

In this encouraging and comprehensive book, McGregor fully covers the phenomenon of estranged adult children from families who never expected a son or daughter to cut ties and walk away.

Nine in-depth chapters provide dozens of inspiring examples from among the thousands of parents of estranged adult children. Gain understanding and practical help from a mother who knows the pain of this devastating loss with all its uncertainty and heartache. Hope can remain, but you don't have to stay stalled, forever waiting. You can move past the disbelief and distress. Take charge. Reclaim yourself and your life - only maybe even better.

©2016 Sheri McGregor (P)2018 Tantor

A new normal

I read this book because l am estranged from my kids and while each situation is different in some ways she pretty much hits the nail on the head.

Great for parents who’ve processes their sadness, sorrow and anger

This book is just right for the parent who has worked through the terrible grief that comes from estrangement and is ready to make meaning out of their loss, or is already on the path of making meaning. If your child has newly estranged from you- meaning in the last year or so- wait to read this book and find other resources to help you fully grieve your sorrow and all the other hard feelings as this book won’t help you yet. If it’s been a year or so and you’ve done therapy or other work to grieve, this book can be very helpful for getting perspective and turning your loss into something meaningful.

Great book. I learned so much.

Such a helpful book. Has help me and thought me a lot. I love the book

Reaffirming that I am not alone.

The shared stories of this book helped me understand that I am not alone. My son comes in and out of my life and every time he leaves he leaves me puzzled. Through this book I am learning how to love myself and set boundaries.

My heart is much lighter

If only I could’ve found this book sooner. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I could not believe the amount of parents that go through the same thing my husband and I have been going through.
The information that is given in this book is so helpful and the way that it is presented iis so absolutely amazing. I think more counselor and therapist should recommend this book to parents That are struggling. This book has helped me more than any counselor or therapist has in the past year.
God bless you!