# Agony Aunties on Family Estrangement and the Grief No One Talks About

An episode of [Therapy Works](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1646616622), 21 Mar 2025, 8:44.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6ab0fba6119942cbe118752f/e/32fd4d78-056d-11f0-8fbf-b72746b3c238/media.mp3

In this episode, the Agony Aunties tackle a listener's question about dealing with the pain of family estrangement. They provide thoughtful advice, suggesting outreach to communities in similar situations, the therapeutic use of letters, and the importance of individual and family therapy. They emphasise the necessity of processing grief, managing obsessive thoughts, and finding personal agency in the face of unresolved trauma. Lastly, they acknowledge the listener's own emotional journey and encourage self-support during this challenging time. Please subscribe and leave a review—it truly makes all the difference! Follow Julia at @juliasamuelmbe for more insights, tips, and conversations on life's challenges and how to improve your mental well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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