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Trying to get through Mother’s Day with estranged kids is akin to living a terrible nightmare. Years ago, I remember dreading the holiday. While everyone was receiving flowers, chocolates, cards, and loving attention, I bawled my eyes out.

My kids were estranged following my divorce and other circumstances surrounding that event. Was I really a terrible mother? Rather than being a day to celebrate, it was one that I wanted to end quickly.

Does that resonate with you? I feel your pain. I’ve lived it and knew how badly it hurts. And I have some encouragement for you to get through this Mother’s Day. Sit back, relax and let’s go.

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/35.

Becky Kolb helps women with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, rediscover God and what he says about you, develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And, anything else that comes with estrangement. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact

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Family estrangement may be one of the toughest tests you will face in life. People say that death of a loved one is more difficult, and I do not discount that one. But estrangement is the death of a relationship whether it’s a child, parent, or beloved family member.

You may feel as though you are hanging on by a thread and the slightest movement will cause a break that will send you crashing downward. Estranged relationships. I have been to that breaking point and I know how it feels.

Today’s message will shift your perspective on how to view this estrangement so that you can begin to repair that broken and frayed thread and find strength and healing for your soul. Ready to dive in?

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/34.

Becky Kolb helps women with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, rediscover God and what he says about you, develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And, anything else that comes with estrangement. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact

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Forgiveness feeds your soul just as food feeds the body. That statement and what I’m about to share with you will change the trajectory of your life.

Living with estrangement sucks the life right out of you. Triggers pound on the door of your heart out of nowhere. Emotions follow and you find yourself in a dark place. Questioning your self-worth. Wondering what others think. Spiraling downward.

What I’m about to share with you is a simple thing but it is difficult to do. It requires getting yourself out of the way and letting God transform your heart. Surrender and see what happens. Let’s roll with today’s episode.

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/33.

Becky Kolb helps women with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, rediscover God and what he says about you, develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And, anything else that comes with estrangement. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact

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All things are possible with God scripture says. But do you believe it? Estrangement causes you to doubt that promise because you see no hope. Every effort you make seems fruitless. Day after day wears on with no resolution.

Hope is something everyone desires, and it often seems elusive. Consequently, you lower your expectations and give it up. Doing so seems easier than the constant disappointment you experience.

I understand that cycle and today’s message is intended to encourage you to reclaim God’s promise that he can in fact do all things no matter how impossible it may seem to you. Let’s jump in with both feet!

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/32.

Becky Kolb helps women with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, rediscover God and what he says about you, develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And, anything else that comes with estrangement. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact

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The greatest gift I ever received was to rediscover God through estrangement. That may sound crazy. Estranged relationships cause you to feel isolated, devalued, and unworthy and so it seems unlikely that God would reach out and pursue you.

But that’s exactly what I experienced, and it was life changing. Do you feel alone? Misunderstood? Judged? Do you avoid church for some of those reasons? Has your self-esteem been shattered so that you feel you have nothing of value to offer?

This episode is for you. Whether you feel guilt, shame, anger, alone or bitter, I offer hope to you through a relationship that is like no other. One that promises to never leave or forsake you. Ready?

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/31.

Becky Kolb helps women with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, rediscover God and what he says about you, develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And, anything else that comes with estrangement. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact

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Estrangement often follows a plethora of misunderstandings and judgments, and I’ll bet you’ve been on one end of the spectrum in a relationship.

As I began to think about this episode, I pondered a conversation I had with a woman recently. She wasn’t sure how her family situation had deteriorated to the point it had, but as she shared her story, it became evident that misunderstandings were notably at issue.

And with those came judgment and then a wedge developed so widely that she doubted the relationships could ever be repaired and restored. Does that ring true with you?

Today I’ll share some examples of this and strategies that you can employ to maintain your own peace of mind.

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/30.

Becky Kolb helps women with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, rediscover God and what he says about you, develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And, anything else that comes with estrangement. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact

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False accusations often arise in estranged relationships and may be the origin of the estrangement. Unless you are equipped with a mind shift to navigate these hurtful times, it is unlikely that the relationship will improve.

A strong back bone and thick skin along with a sincere desire to manage the conflict in a godly way are needed to push through the emotional pain and frustration.

Are you weary of trying to make things work? Do you feel like a water hose constantly putting out fires that others start? You’re ready to admit defeat because it just isn’t working. This podcast is for you. We’ll talk about misunderstandings, outright false accusations and what you can do about it. Get comfortable as we dive in.

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/29.

Becky Kolb helps women with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, rediscover God and what he says about you, develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And, anything else that comes with estrangement. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact

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Estrangement, false accusation, guilt, and shame are not conducive to living a God honoring life. When you are constantly living with accusation from family, friends, kids or whomever it creates disappointment, bitterness and even anger.

You bring it before God and pray that he will help you deal with it in the right way, but human nature enters and so does angry words. Sometimes those four-letter ones and that causes you to feel guilty as you wonder how those things come out of your mouth.

When false accusations are hurled, you feel the need to justify and soon you’re all tangled up in a mess trying to figure out how you got there.

Oh, my dear friend, I know exactly how you feel. And today, I hope to encourage you so stay tuned as we jump in.

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/28.

Becky Kolb helps women with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, rediscover God and what he says about you, develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And, anything else that comes with estrangement. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact