Family estrangement is more common than people think, but research shows the effects on wellbeing are mixed
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-05-25 01:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Family
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Health, Family
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Estrangement is not binary, but a continuum of reducing contact. Support plays an important role, whether or not people seek to reconcile
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