About this episode

Tina Gilbertson explores the impact of adult child estrangement on siblings in this two-part episode.

In this fascinating 2-part episode (Part 2 comes out on March 23, 2026), host Tina Gilbertson explores the impact on siblings of adult child estrangement. If your estranged adult child has a brother, sister, or multiple siblings, you'll want to listen to this series carefully. Find out how to support the ones left behind; whether your other adult children will become estranged too; and what to do if an estranged adult child actively recruits their sibling(s) into estrangement. Whether your estranged adult child has siblings or not, you'll find evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship in Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child . Reconnection Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join . Follow Tina Gilbertson on Substack EPISODE LINKS: RC Podcast Episode 198: Validation (Or Lack Thereof) Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 117: Heroes & Villains

People in this episode

Host: Tina Gilbertson

Topics covered

• estrangement
• siblings
• adult children
• relationship repair
• support
• family dynamics

Keywords

• estranged adult child
• siblings
• relationship repair
• family estrangement
• supporting siblings

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child

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