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SCOUT· 60%49m·2026-06-01·Mental HealthThe Real Cost of Family Estrangement
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks
Family estrangement is strangely common—affecting one-third of American adults today. While cutting ties can bring temporary relief, research suggests that, over time, it often resembles grief. In this episode of Office Hours, I explore why family, one of the four pillars of happiness, is central to meaning, what is…
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