Familial relationships can be complicated—sometimes so much so that going no contact feels like the best option. If this is your case, you’re not alone: more people are becoming estranged from their biological families, whether due to past trauma, political clashes, parenting differences, or emotional distance—and often a mix of these factors.
Society tends to judge this choice harshly, but it’s deeply personal. While data on rising estrangement is limited, it’s more common than you might think. So, when is cutting ties the right move?
Click through the following gallery to discover the reality of this growing trend and how it can change your life in unexpected ways.