This antiquated pad added 3 x's, I only footsteps to dg.
I would add to my post, never post anything you wouldn't want your estranged child to see if you want a reconcilliation. I talk about the effects of estrangement. To cut your own mother/father with no discussion, is plain cruel.
I think mental health issues is the reason for many doing it. A last resort I would think, they have problems and turn on those closest. Another big factor is the partner they are with.
Whatever, it is only they can do anything about it, the more you try the further away you get. Eventually as an estranged person we just manoeuvre round that big void and carry on.