Your Estranged Child Wants Space—Here's What YOU Need to Do

Your estranged adult child has asked for space. You don't want to chase them, beg for a relationship, or keep reaching out when they've made it clear they want distance. But what are you supposed to do in the meantime? In this Q&A episode of The Sally Harris Show, I'm answering a mom who has experienced 18 years of hurt in her relationship with her adult daughter. After another painful conflict, her daughter decided to disengage from the relationship—and Mom is left wondering: Is there anything else I should do? We'll talk about when it may be time to give your adult child space, whether and when to gently reach out again, and why this season cannot only be about waiting for your son or daughter to change. Because Mom, this time matters. Estrangement can become a season where you sit and replay every conversation, wonder what you did wrong, and wait for your adult child to come back. Or it can also become a season where you seek support, look honestly at your own growth, strengthen your relationship with God, and become healthier while trusting Him with what you cannot control. In this episode, we talk about: • What to do when your estranged adult child asks for space • Why repeatedly reaching out may not be the answer • Walking on eggshells and staying silent to avoid conflict • Taking accountability without accepting all the blame • When a gentle, no-pressure reach-out may be appropriate • Using the separation to work on your own healing and growth • Finding support and community during estrangement • Praying for your adult child while trusting God with the outcome You cannot control when your adult child is ready to talk, what they believe about the relationship, or what they choose to do next. But you can decide what you will do with this time. Don't waste it. If you're a mom navigating estrangement, limited contact, difficult boundaries, or a painful relationship with your adult child, you don't have to walk through this season alone. If you're feeling ready for support and want to learn more about working together, I invite you to start with a short application. From there, you'll receive next steps to book your Heart-to-Heart Consultation. Start here: https://www.sally-harris.com/H2Happ BE A CALLER ON THE SALLY HARRIS SHOW email: [email protected]  EMPOWER MOM QUIZ: www.sally-harris.com/EmpowerMom  CONNECT WITH SALLY HARRIS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/sallyharriscoach/ FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/coachsallyharris WEBSITE | https://www.sally-harris.com