Im interested to find out..
Is anyone else estranged from family, mum, dad?
I haven't spoke to either of my parents in about 2 years (im 22)
It's very upsetting sometimes to know that I don't have that relationship with either parent but when you had a really abusive childhood and your parent's are terrible people you have to detach yourself from the situation. I know this is a little off topic but when people know im estranged they find it really odd.
I'd find it more off to keep talking and associating myself with people that purposely hurt you, parent/family or not.