For several years, I was estranged from my sister, which was a painful and disorienting experience that came with layers of grief, shame, and family pressure. I know what it feels like to consider cutting someone out entirely, to face holidays and milestones with unresolved tension, and to navigate the silent weight of not talking about what happened. After years apart, my sister and I are now slowly rebuilding a connection; not by rehashing the past, but by relating to each other in new, healthier ways. If you're struggling with sibling estrangement, navigating pressure from family to reconcile, or unsure how to reconnect after long-term disconnection, I offer a nonjudgmental space to talk through the complexity of it all. You're not alone.