Done With The Crying, Sheri McGregor, MA
Done With The Crying, Sheri McGregor, MA
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Done With The Crying
Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children

Author: Sheri McGregor, MA

Narrator: Randye Kaye

Unabridged: 12 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/06/2018


Synopsis

In Done With The Crying: Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children, Sheri McGregor, MA, helps parents break free from emotional pain—and move forward in their own lives.

As a loving mother to whom the unthinkable happened, McGregor knows the horrible shock that wrings a parent dry, triggers denial, blame, anger, and shame. With empathy and understanding, as well as tools, the latest research, and insight from more than 9,000 parents of estranged adult children, McGregor helps parents of estranged adults plan ahead, prepare for emotional triggers, and prevail over setbacks and pain.

You can be happy again. In a calm yet authoritative voice, and with exercises derived from her work as a life coach and her own recovery, McGregor helps mothers come to terms with their estranged adult child's choices and regain their health and happiness.

To fathers of estranged adult children—this book can help you, too. "Ninety-three percent of the parents who answer my survey at rejectedparents.net are mothers," says Sheri McGregor. "That's why the title is directed at them. But many of the book's examples are from couples, and include the experiences of fathers. Some passages directly highlight men's reactions, including my husband's. The principles presented are relevant to fathers, and the strategies for coping can be used by anyone."

In this encouraging and comprehensive book, McGregor fully covers the phenomenon of estranged adult children from families who never expected a son or daughter to cut ties and walk away.

Nine in-depth chapters provide dozens of inspiring examples from among the thousands of parents of estranged adult children. Gain understanding and practical help from a mother who knows the pain of this devastating loss with all its uncertainty and heartache. Hope can remain, but you don't have to stay stalled, forever waiting. You can move past the disbelief and distress. Take charge. Reclaim yourself and your life—only maybe even better.

About Sheri McGregor, MA

Sheri McGregor, MA, is a certified life coach who holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in human behavior. She serves on the advisory board for National University's College of Letters and Sciences. As a prolific writer, McGregor's articles on psychology, health, human behavior, and a variety of other topics have appeared in dozens of national and international publications. She has written for anthologies, websites, and organizations including the nonprofit Families for Depression Awareness. Her two novels were first printed in the U.S., and then translated into several languages around the globe. McGregor's hiking guides for the San Diego area are popular among outdoor enthusiasts and armchair readers alike. She leads readers down the trails with descriptions that reveal her appreciation for nature and how it calms the mind. McGregor's work to help parents of estranged adult children began at rejectedparents.net, which she founded in 2013.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sharon on December 05, 2017

I wish I would have had this book years ago when this happened to me. At the time, I felt like I was the only one in the world that had their child leave the family for absolutely no discernible reason. While I have made my peace with the situation after all this time, it was truly a comfort to know......more

Goodreads review by Deb on May 22, 2021

As a parent of an adult child who has for unexplained reasons distanced herself from the family I have empathy for this author and trust writing this book was cathartic for her and has brought out into the open a seemingly epidemic of rejected parents. However as we know there are always two sides t......more

Goodreads review by Helene on May 19, 2019

Finally,someone who gets it! I spent over 15 years suffering and confused, being judged and blaming myself, looking in vain for answers and solutions and trying every possible approach. Sheri McGregor's book provided the kind of insight, understanding and coping strategies I needed to accept the unac......more

Goodreads review by Tammy on May 07, 2018

This book was just what I needed at the perfect time!! I had no idea so many others are also going through this heartbreaking experience. So thankful for the help and lift it gave me.......more

Goodreads review by Tammy McGeehan on February 22, 2018

Excellent This book has been and will continue to be like bible for me. Some of her examples were word for word what my husband and I have experienced with our son I cannot thank Sheri enough for writing this.......more