Before Estrangement: Navigating Difficult Parents and the Generational Divide
From Two Therapists At A Bar by Dale Pickett and David Buruchara
May 31, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 53
About this episode
This episode explores navigating difficult parent relationships before considering estrangement, focusing on empathy and boundaries between generations.
In this episode, we explore how to navigate difficult parent relationships before opting for estrangement. We talk about the struggles between generations, and how adult children and their parents can hold empathy and understanding for each other while still respecting boundaries.
People in this episode
Hosts: Dale Pickett, David Buruchara
Topics covered
- difficult parent relationships
- estrangement
- generational divide
- empathy
- boundaries
Keywords
- difficult parents
- estrangement
- generational conflict
- empathy
- boundaries
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