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40% of Adults Experience Family Estrangement, Experts Warn
1/27/2026
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Story summary
- A 2025 YouGov poll shows nearly 40% of adults are estranged from an immediate family member.
- Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist, explains the varying levels of family estrangement and the factors that influence these situations.
- Varma notes the increasing awareness of family estrangement and offers insights on considerations before making estrangement decisions.
