‘Selfish’ Man Sparks Family Feud After Refusing to Split Inheritance With Half-Brother
A 22-year-old man on Reddit is refusing to split his inheritance with his half-brother. "My grandmother passed away two months ago. In her will, she left the majority of her estate to me and the remainder to my aunt. I have a half brother, but we only share (shared?) a father, who passed away when I was 8 and my brother was 9. His mom was already married to her current husband at the time our dad passed. She wanted her husband to adopt my brother, and my grandparents were against this. To cut this short, it caused a big argument between his mom and my grandparents," he began.
Dr. Lynn Steinberg Joins IOFP: Healing Families & Advocating Change
The International Order of Fantastic Professionals (IOFP) is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Lynn Steinberg, a renowned psychotherapist, mediator, and expert witness, to its esteemed network of visionary professionals. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Steinberg has made significant contributions to the fields of trauma healing and conflict resolution, particularly in child abuse and parental alienation.
Understanding common causes of family estrangement
Family conflict is a common experience that can range from minor disagreements to severe emotional rifts. While occasional disputes are normal, prolonged issues can lead to family estrangement, a situation where an individual chooses to cut off or limit contact with a family member. This decision is often made to protect oneself from ongoing emotional harm.
Healing Family Estrangement: Mending Broken Bonds
Family estrangement is a painful experience that may result from deep-set misunderstandings or long-lasting conflicts. Alienating as it might be, the path to healing is not impassable. Families can start healing such wounds with time, effort, and a readiness to rebuild trust. Once more, this may be difficult; however, with much empathy, honest communication, and a desire for reconciliation, one can repair the torn relationships and thus salvage good relations.