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As the divorce rate among those over 50, known as "gray divorce," continues to climb, the separations can create complex emotional landscapes and deep relationship rifts that can ripple through generations, from adult children to great-grandchildren.

The following are some reasons adult children withdraw from their relationships with their parents and some remedies that have helped.

Victim Mindset and Blaming: Matthias felt like a victim of his wife, who initiated a divorce after 36 years of marriage. His 35-year-old daughter, Greta, says, "He blamed and criticized me for continuing to have a relationship with Mutti, the German word for "mother." I kept trying to tell and show him how much I loved him. I wanted to help him stop feeling like a victim, but it was never enough. Finally, I gave up and cut myself off from him, his blame, and his criticism. I greatly miss him, but I could no longer bear it."

Remedies: Matthias saw a clergy counselor and joined a support group at the church for parents experiencing divorce. It helped him heal from his victimhood, improve his self-esteem, and learn how to accept his........

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