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June 16, 2022
Prince Henry and Prince William seemed distant at the Queen’s Jubilee. Can they reconcile?
Some say the royal rift between Prince William and Prince Harry was on display earlier this month at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, as the two couples refused to be together and appeared not to make eye contact. Can they reconnect?
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June 7, 2022
Narcissism often is a factor in sibling estrangement.
Latest psychologytoday.com post: Many estranged siblings realize over time that a brother’s or sister’s narcissistic tendencies are the underlying cause of their toxic relationship. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brothers-sisters-strangers/202206/is-narcissistic-sibling-the-reason-your-estrangement
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May 29, 2022
Ten tips to help you stop ruminating
One of the most plaguing consequences of sibling estrangement is the thought pattern of rumination: rehashing the same thoughts, over and over, even when those thoughts breed sadness or negativity. Many rejected siblings – and even some who chose to terminate the relationship — find themselves constantly mulling over, “What did I do? What was my role in the cutoff? Can I fix this?”
Here are a few ways to reclaim your brain:
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May 26, 2022
Today is the last chance to stream the new play, MOTHERLAND
For those who have seen the play, here is the REAL Countess’s tea set!
Today is the last day to see the new play, MOTHERLAND. It is streaming today, May 26, at 11:30, 2:00 and 7:30 CST.
For tickets, go to:
https://cwb42.booktix.com
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May 13, 2022
Five Stages of Grief for Estranged Siblings
The five stages of grief for those estranged from a sibling are different from Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s five stages of grief for a death.
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May 10, 2022
Buy tickets now for the Zoom theatre production of “Motherland”
Chicago Writers’ Bloc celebrates 30th Anniversary with Benefit and 2022 New Play Festival
CHICAGO – Chicago Writers’ Bloc announced that it will celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a benefit and staged readings of 10 new works presented as part of its 2022 New Plays Festival, running May 23 to June 14 at the Raven Theater, 6157 N. Clark St. in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood.
The festival will launch with a benefit featuring “Motherland” by award-winning author Fern Schumer and founding member of Chicago Writer’s Bloc, Joanne Koch. Based on a book by Schumer Chapman, The true post-Holocaust drama captures intense and poignant moments as mother and daughter confront and ultimately connect with the people in the small German town the mother had fled as a child. “Motherland” also explores the complicated relationship between a mother who is haunted by her past and her daughter who yearns to discover her own identity.
This special Benefit online presentation of “Motherland” features an outstanding cast of some of Chicago’s finest actors directed by Robert Breuler and Suzanne Petri of the Perennial Theatre, with music by Grammy-nominated composer Ilya Levinson and edited by the inventive Gregory Levinson. The performance will be available in person as well as on-line. Tickets and more information are available at: https://cwb42.booktix.com
Pictured above: Diane Dorsey (left) is playing Edith and Suzy Brack (right) is playing Fern
MOTHERLAND tickets can be purchased in 2 ways. Both can be found at: https://cwb42.booktix.com
To see the online screening of Motherland only, at the website go to:(STREAMING) MOTHERLAND BY JOANNE KOCH AND FERN SCHUMER You can choose from 12 online performances. (all times are in USA Central time)May 23… 11:00am, 2:00pm, or 7:30pm.May 24… 11:00am, 2:00pm, or 7:30pm.May 25… 11:00am, 2:00pm, or 7:30pm.May 26… 11:00am, 2:00pm, or 7:30pm.Tickets for the online only shows are $10You can also purchase tickets to the Chicago Writers’ Bloc Benefit, May 23rd at Raven Theater.Go to: CHICAGO WRITERS BLOC BENEFITTickets for the benefit are $20 and include:A free pass to view MOTHERLAND onlineA free pass to any other show of your choice in the Festival.Silent auctionsRafflesFood and drinkA chance to meet the authorsThe proceeds from the benefit will go towards continuing Chicago Writers’ Bloc’s mission to develop and present new plays and musicals from Chicago area writers.CHICAGO WRITERS’ BLOC 2022 NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL
May 23 – June 14, 2022
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, at 7:30 pm (No performance Memorial Day, Monday May 30)
Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St., Chicago
Tickets $10.00
For tickets and further information, visit https://writersblocfest.org/2022-play... Chicago
In addition to MOTHERLAND, the festival will include four new musicals including HELL IS CANCELLED (by Wencke Braathen with music by Gerald H. Bailey), A STRANGER IN THIS WORLD (by Gerald Cole with additional music and lyrics by Gerald H. Bailey and John S. Green), DRIVING THE DREAM (by Chloe Bolan with music by Gerald H. Bailey), and MEET ME ON THE CORNER (by Gayle Ann Weinstein with music by Gerald H. Bailey). The series also features two evenings of short works, by Trish Elliott and Brian Kalz, respectively.
Over the past 30 years, the theater has helped launch many new plays and musicals. Many produced works have gone on to win national and international prizes with productions locally and around the country.
For more information about Chicago Writers’ Bloc go to:
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May 9, 2022
Toronto Star advice columnist features my brother’s and my estrangement and reconciliation
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May 4, 2022
Mothers of estranged siblings may suffer on Mother’s Day
When adult children have nothing to do with each other, mothers (and fathers) don’t have the opportunity to gather with the entire family on holidays like Mother’s Day. Instead, they have to choose whose house they will visit, and that often insults one child or another.
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April 23, 2022
Five Life Stages when Siblings Are at Risk for Estrangement
Certain moments are especially vulnerable for the sibling relationship, as brothers and sisters must renegotiate how they interact with one another over the course of a lifetime. In fact, estrangement often occurs when a sibling’s life circumstances change and he or she must redefine his or her role in the family. Linktopsychologytoday.com blog post:
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April 19, 2022
Tickets are now available for the Zoom production of Motherland, the play
I lived it, and now I am re-living it on the “stage”.
You can, too! 
Actors Diane Dorsey and Suzy Brack (below) are Edith and Fern in the play.
Tickets are now available for the Zoom production of Motherland. https://cwb42.booktix.com
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