Episode 12 is one of our most important conversations yet. For the first time, we’re joined by a father. Joe shares what it’s like to be blindsided by estrangement after a completely normal lunch with his daughter. No warning. No argument. Just a text filled with words like “toxic” and “respect my boundaries.” He hasn’t spoken to her since April 24, 2024. In this episode, we talk about: Being cut off without explanation When one parent is estranged but the other still has contact The strain on marriage when loyalty feels divided Missing a grandchild you’ve never met The first year of shock and grief Whether begging for contact ever helps What resilience really looks like Research shows many adult children who go no contact are estranged from their fathers. Yet in our 10,000-member community, men make up only about 2 percent. This episode matters. If you are a parent navigating estrangement, you are not alone. We see you. We hear you. And we will continue giving parents a voice. Visit estrangedandderanged.net for support resources and live event information.