A place on the tree

Growing apart from parents after becoming independent

As an adult builds an independent life, the closeness and mutual understanding with their parents can gradually fade. There may be no defining conflict or cutoff, only increasing difficulty sharing feelings and explaining the choices each person is making.

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

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