Grieving the Estranged Father: Lament as the Path to Healing

Father’s Day can be a painful reminder for those mourning the loss of a father. For many, however, that grief is complicated not just by the death but also by the estrangement that preceded it.

For those whose relationship with their father was fractured, death is the final, irrevocable loss, extinguishing any hope of reconciliation. It’s not just the death of a parent they feel — it’s the death of any potential future earthly connection. Read Full Article »