One Last Cry: A Guide for Parents Suffering Adult Child Estrangement

By Brigette Broxton

One Last Cry!ESTRANGEMENT IS A DISCONNECTION IN COMMUNICATION. NO PHONE CALLS, NO RETURNED TEXT MESSAGES, NO VISITS, ONLY SILENCE! 

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Divine Works Publishing
• Release date: Jul 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9781949105452

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© 2022 Brigette M. Broxton

ONE LAST CRY: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS SUFFERING ADULT CHILD ESTRANGEMENT

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ISBN-13: 978-1-949105-44-5 (paperback)

ISBN-13: 978-1-949105-45-2 (eBook)

Published by:

Divine Works Publishing

Royal Palm Beach, Florida USA

561-990-BOOK (2665)

ENDORSEMENTS

This book is a riveting account of the author’s life journey. She provides both spiritual and secular information to parents who are experiencing adult child abandonment. Her book is a clarion call to parents to declare freedom from emotional suffering, and to surrender the pain to God and move forward in renewed Victory in Life.

Claire Ellis Trent

Powerful Praying Anointed Parents Book Club, Member

First, I must say that reading this book I am amazed at the depth of transparency the author shares. After meeting the author over 12 years ago, I recognized she was great at wearing masks. In her book, the author reveals why I saw a beautiful woman in physical appearance who skillfully covered up her inward lack of self-esteem, hurts, wounds, and scars. One Last Cry, is her journey of healing past traumas and abuse. Her life’s journey manifests these truths: When we are really ready to remove masks, the removal of the mask heals our mess. Our healing leads to true transformation and in her case reconciliation as the estranged adult child.

Faye James

Fruits of The Spirits Healthy Lifestyles,Inc., President and CEO

Through a painstaking self-reflection of her past misguided and poor choices, Brigette shares her poignant story about hard life lessons learned. She provides a window for you to vicariously learn about the effects of wavering mental health, resentment, gullibility to deceptive love, and parental estrangement. Despite the many challenges she faced, Brigette took what was very painful and traumatizing and through prayer and the drive that stemmed from the love of her children, she was able to channel her energy, and by the grace of God, regain meaning in her life. She now looks toward the future and works to help others overcome their struggles with trauma. Many people with similar struggles believe they are alone or are embarrassed to share their story. Reading Brigette’s frank discussion of her experiences will serve as a reminder that you are not alone no matter your circumstance, and that you can learn from and move forward despite traumatic experiences. We heal in the light—when we can be honest with ourselves, acknowledge our struggles, and recognize when we need help and accept it. Brigette’s story reminds us of that.

Dr. Rhonda Williams

Ph.D Psychologist licensed in New York and Georgia

DEDICATION

To my Mother…I did not realize the amount of hurt I caused you during the years I was estranged. When you didn’t hear from me or see me or your grandchildren for lengthy periods of time, it caused you an immense amount of pain. Although you constantly prayed for me to come home, and I did, I wondered why when you talked about the estrangement you still cried. Now I know why!

Once I became a mother of adult children, I understood your pain. When I don’t hear from them as much as I want to, at times, it makes me uncomfortable and edgy. Sometimes they don’t call, text, or stay in touch with me because they are busy with their own lives. I can’t imagine dealing with over five years of abandonment and estrangement which included limited or no contact at all from me. Although, that was a lot to bear, thank you for praying for me and not giving up on me. You call me your prodigal daughter. I thank God that now I’m your daughter who returned home. I love and appreciate you for the most precious gift of all, you gave me life! You forgave me and continue to show me love. I thank God for your unwavering and unconditional love!

To my sister, father, and brother (may my father and brother rest in peace)—thank you for how you supported me, believed in me, and showed me unwavering love, even when I abandoned the family. You demonstrated what it means to be a family. You did everything you could to stay connected, even when I rejected