Reconciliation After Estranging From Family? No thanks!

Family estrangement continues to be a taboo subject for a lot of us. And the unspoken assumption is that because estrangement is undesirable, that we should want to reconcile. But a lot of us don't. Because, without change, why would we want to return to something we felt compelled to leave in the first place? However, saying that out loud can feel wrong, cold-hearted or evil. This video discusses the hard truth about estrangement that a lot of people don't want to say or hear. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching. My name is Chess. I'm a psychotherapist, coach, counsellor and survivor of a toxic, abusive family dynamic. I have experienced both estranging from and being estranged (alienated) from family members. My journey through understanding the sad truth behind my family's façade and standing up for myself against lies, blackmail, and illegal activity, was the hardest thing I have ever done. It took an immense toll on my health, finances, relationships and sometimes my sanity. But I survived, and now better than I ever was. I created this channel to be a support for others who are navigating the difficulties of challenging families. I am neither pro- nor anti-estrangement. I am 100% for healthy relationships. I believe estrangement is an essential tool for those who have exhausted all other options and their wellbeing is at risk by staying close to people who can't support them. Thank you for watching. If you are dealing with a toxic relationship, please look after yourself and get professional help if you are able. If you feel you would benefit from extra support around this topic, or any of my other videos, I offer individual coaching. Drop me a line through www.thescapegoatclub.com/coaching to find out more! Please drop me a line below to tell me what you think, what your experiences are and if there is anything you’d like me to cover. I can’t do this without your support. I hope you like the video and subscribe to the channel if you enjoy the content. Please comment or email me through my website if you have a suggestion for a video. Much love, Chess xxx ************************************************* This is a personal account of my experiences. I am not diagnosing anybody in my family as narcissistic. If you are in danger of physical abuse & harm, from others or yourself, please contact your local emergency services immediately. ************************************************** DISCLAIMER: The information contained within the YouTube channel 'The Scapegoat Club' is not a substitute for professional advice such as a doctor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or other therapist. The information provided by the YouTube channel 'The Scapegoat Club' does not constitute legal or professional advice nor is it intended to be. Only a trained medical professional can diagnose psychological or medical conditions.