A place on the tree

Going no contact with an abusive parent after years of violence

After enduring violence and intimidation from a parent over many years, an adult cuts off contact to protect themselves. Blocking the parent or obtaining legal protection can bring safety while leaving grief, anger, and unresolved questions about the family relationship.

1 person has stood here

Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes your Ember, and it stays yours.

Nearby on the tree

Feeling alienated from an adult child after raising them1
Feeling relief when conflict with a parent is set aside1
Still wanting an abusive ex to come back1
Staying in a harmful relationship because there is nowhere else to go1
Grieving the death of a mother1
Grieving the death of a father1

Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.