Where Did My Loving Child Go?

It is not unusual for me to hear from parents whose now-estranged adult child once expressed deep gratitude for their upbringing and for the role their parent played in their life. Often, these affirmations were written or spoken not long before the estrangement occurred. Then, sometimes abruptly, communication stops—or resumes in ways that feel hostile, […]

Why Loving Moments With Strangers Carry Lasting Benefits

On a typical day, you experience numerous fleeting exchanges with people you don’t know, often without a word: a quick smile of acknowledgement as someone holds the door, a moment of eye contact to navigate a crowded aisle at the grocery store, or even a brief chat with a total stranger. Are these interactions with […]