"Broken Bonds: Siblings Grieve Estrangement in Adulthood"

TikTokers are using the platform to express their grief over growing apart from siblings they were once close to, with many attributing the estrangement to unhealthy family dynamics fostered by their parents. Experts agree that parents often play a significant role in sibling estrangement, whether through favoritism, in-fighting, or severe trauma at home. However, there is hope for reconciliation, as siblings often reconnect later in life after a period of distance, particularly during major life events such as the death of a parent. To improve sibling relationships, experts advise avoiding discussing siblings through parents and instead meeting one-on-one on neutral ground.