Family Estrangement / Ostracism

Ongoing separation from family due to religious disagreement or leaving the faith

• Your parents cut ties with you because you left the religious group they raised you in.

• You feel deep grief as family members stop including you in gatherings or communication.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Complicated grief or unresolved guilt may develop.

• Boundary-setting with family may feel difficult or inconsistent.

• Emotional distress can intensify around holidays or life milestones.