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3 Ways Families Can Survive the Election – Without a Rift

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I’ve spent a lot of time over the past five years writing about how to overcome family rifts and estrangement. So, it’s no surprise that people frequently ask me: “How can I get through this election without my family falling apart?” An epidemic of family feuds has broken out, pitting President Trump and Joe Biden supporters against one another in that most intimate of spheres.

At worst, people are cutting themselves off from relatives, shutting them out of social media, refusing email contact, and avoiding virtual family gatherings. Some relationships may not recover. What should a family do to make it through November 3 and beyond?

In my latest article on The Hill, I offer you  three strategies to avoid a lasting rift over politics. These recommendations are simple – but they aren’t necessarily easy. All are well worth a try.

Take a look and let me know what you think!

Have you reached out to an estranged family
member during this time of crisis?
We’d love to hear what motivated you and what was the outcome.
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