How to Find Peace When You Never Get an Apology or Explanation

Are you still waiting for that phone call? The one where you estranged loved one finally explains what happened, says they're sorry, or tells you they want to make things right?

Maybe you've imagined that conversation a hundred times. You've rehearsed what you would say, hoped for an explanation, and wondered if today might finally be the day.

But what happens when the phone doesn't ring? The text is ignored?

One of the hardest parts of family estrangement is living with unanswered questions. We can spend so much time waiting for someone else to do something and end up putting our own happiness and peace on hold.

In this episode of Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace we're talking about what it means to let go of expectations, stop waiting for an apology or explanation, and begin putting your energy into the things you actually can control.

Moving forward doesn't mean you no longer love that person. It doesn't mean you've closed the door on reconciliation. It simply means you're choosing not to spend another day standing in the doorway waiting for someone else to open it.

Find the full transcript for this episode at https://BeckyKolb.com/86

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A little more help for you

If you're struggling with the pain of family estrangement, I've created a free guide, 5 Things to Do When a Loved One Walks Away. It offers practical steps to help you begin moving forward.

Download your free guide at https://beckykolb.com/guide

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I'm Becky Kolb, a Certified online Life Coach specializing in family estrangement coaching for women. i help women find peace and begin living meaningful lives, even when someone they love is no longer part of their life.

You can become whole even when the relationship isn't.