The Ninth Sense

No stranger to estrangement myself, the loss of previously existing relationship between family members and friends through physical and emotional distancing, makes marked changes to lives.  Such is the situation that there is little or no communication between the individuals involved for a prolonged period.

The reasons for estrangement are as diverse as the parties involved. Sometimes, there was a very close relationship in the past and something occurred that created distance. It may have happened slowly over time or rather suddenly. However, once that distance is created, it becomes solidified into estrangement. Alternatively, relationships that were never as close as it could or should have been, makes the gap wider to cross, until there was no relationship at all.

Estrangement, especially family estrangement is a hard pill to swallow especially for the damaged family member who has left the fold. Due to the pain and suffering caused, this is…