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Welcome to Stand Alone's podcast! We hear from people who are estranged from parents, children, grandchildren and siblings - who have told Jay, our host, their stories. We also hear from Becca, Stand Alone's founder and CEO, and Jonathon, our support group leader in Edinburgh who will be talking to Jay through each episode.
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Dec 23, 2019
Dec 23, 2019
52 min
Welcome to Stand Alone's podcast! In this episode, we meet Grace, whose eldest daughter estranged herself nine years ago. Grace shares her journey with Jay - in particular Grace's experience with no longer being able to contact her grandchildren.
If you are feeling lower than normal or need immediate support with your wellbeing at this time of the year, please call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or make an emergency appointment with your GP.
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Click here to find out more about Dr. Joshua Coleman, and his e-newsletter for estranged parents, who we discussed in today's episode.
3 years ago
This episode won’t play on any podcast provider. I’ve found the other episodes so helpful and I’m really curious about what Grace has to say.
6 years ago
She's so intelligent and well-spoken!