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February 1, 2022
New psychologytoday.com post: Resources for those struggling with sibling estrangement
Sibling estrangement is a kind of Me-Too movement, as those who suffer are finally breaking silence, rejecting shame, and sharing stories.
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January 31, 2022
January 28, 2022
World Read Aloud Day reminds us that reading together eases pain and alienation…latest blog on psychologytoday.com
World Read Aloud Day is a greater reminder of the value of reading together. Here, I consider how my Happy Harper picture books about the separation of grandparents and grandchildren during the pandemic might help little ones understand their confusing emotions. Even my mother, who suffered with profound Holocaust losses when she was a child, might have felt less alone if someone had taken the time to read aloud with her.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/node/1171160/preview
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January 22, 2022
Finally…an in-person school speech!
First in-person school presentation in a few years. So nice to talk to students again. They ask such great questions. After learning about Germany’s efforts to face its history, one 8th grader asked me, “What can America do to atone for its national crimes?”
Thank you Erin Wengerhoff for organizing! Always enjoy my visits to Algonquin Middle School – Des Plaines.
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January 17, 2022
Latest psychologytoday.com post: Should you reconcile with your estranged sibling?
What questions should you ask yourself before re-entering a relationship with a difficult sibling? When reconciling, should you discuss the roots of the estrangement?
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January 3, 2022
December 31, 2021
Upcoming event: Book Club leader Judy Levin interviews author of Brothers, Sisters, Strangers
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December 29, 2021
Do you think gifting your book would help with reconciliation?
Hi Fern –
I so so loved your book! Well done to your brother and you for articulating the series of events/emotions that led to your estrangement. So comforting. I’m experiencing the early days of sibling estrangement with my sister.
I’m wondering, if I should gift her your book? Perhaps, she’ll read it and come running with open arms
… On the flipside it will be another attempt met with disregard and defensiveness. What are your thoughts about the estranged using your book to guide reconciliation. Has anyone done it successfully?
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