When adult children cut contact with their parents, they sometimes cite experiences and memories that their parents remember completely differently.
But what happens when two people recall the same events in contradicting ways?
In this brief but illuminating episode (use the player below to listen), Reconnection Club host Tina Gilbertson tackles the complex nature of truth in family relationships.
Through an engaging example of a backyard barbecue, she demonstrates how seemingly opposing versions of events can both hold validity – and why trying to prove your adult child “wrong” about their memories may be counterproductive.
Tina explains that emotional truth in relationships operates differently from objective facts, offering insights for parents struggling to reconcile their memories with their adult child’s perspective.
This episode provides essential understanding for parents who want to build bridges rather than debate whose version of events is “correct.”
Click on the player below to listen now.
For more on how to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina’s book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child.
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