{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unravelling","title":"Family estrangement: Breaking ties, building community","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2475,"description":"Description: In this episode of Unravelling, Mary Wilson speaks with Angel Cassin, CEO of Together Estranged, about the complex and often taboo topic of family estrangement. Angel shares her own journey of going no-contact with her mother, the stigma she encountered, and the community she found through Together Estranged. The conversation explores the spectrum of estrangement, the role of boundaries, and societal expectations around reconciliation. Angel sheds light on the diverse reasons behind estrangement, such as non-acceptance due to identity, conflicting values, or a history of abuse, and how these factors shape the experience of those affected. She also explores the power of chosen families and online communities in creating a sense of belonging and support for those who feel isolated.\nLinks\nWebsite: https://www.togetherestranged.org/\n\nAbout Estrangement: https://www.togetherestranged.org/copy-of-research-learning\n\nNavigating Events Resource: https://www.togetherestranged.org/navigatingevents\n\nTogetherness Series/Events page (where folks can sign up for our monthly meet): https://www.togetherestranged.org/event-list\n\nBlog Series: https://www.togetherestranged.org/blog","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/DFv_jsT4dlZe1uqhWp5KSBDMc3cIxdIxVJhA07fsEN4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NWY1/MWYzNzgwZGIwNmEy/NWNmM2U4N2U3MDA3/NTAwMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}