Dear Abby: Dad Disowned Me When I Suggested Family Counseling
A prolonged period of arguments between a woman and her father culminated in a significant family rift when she suggested they seek family counseling. The father's reaction was to cease all contact with her, change his will, and inform his siblings that he had disowned her. This has led to a substantial decrease in family support for the woman, with many relatives believing the father's narrative that she initiated the estrangement.
The woman reports that her relationship with her father is likely irreparable. The situation has resulted in her being excluded from family events, and she feels she has been unfairly portrayed as the villain in the family conflict. She is considering sending a mass email to her extended family to explain her side of the story and is reflecting on building a supportive network of friends to cope with the fallout.
