June/July 2024 Aspire Magazine FULL Issue | Page 94

In other words , have you done your own reflection of what happened ? Are you prepared to accept your adult daughter ’ s accusations and avoid arguing ? Can you clearly name the offending actions prior to her pursuit of estrangement ? Are you clear on prioritizing repairing the relationship instead of determining whose memories of events are right ?

These questions for reflection then lead to the second aspect of healing from estrangement and the possibility of reconciliation with your adult daughter .