1 STEP ONE
Readiness Assessment
Taking this assessment is your first step toward extending the olive branch. Before reaching out, understand where you are emotionally. It's a compass, not a test — there are no wrong answers.
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Take a free 5-minute readiness assessment — and get a clear, honest picture of where you are and what your next step could be.
68 million Americans are estranged from a family member. Most want to reconnect.
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Americans are currently estranged from at least one family member. Most want to reconnect. Most are waiting for the other person to go first.
THE GAP
Therapy is expensive. Online forums validate pain but rarely lead to healing. There is no guided path.
Family estrangement is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. And yet, research from Cornell University shows that most estrangements are not permanent. People do reconcile. But they do it alone, without structure, without support, often after years of unnecessary silence.
Rekindle exists because there should be a better way. A gentle, research-backed process that helps you understand your readiness, set healthy boundaries, craft the right words, and take the first step back.
HOW IT WORKS
Each step grows the branch
Reconciliation is a journey, not a moment. Each milestone adds another leaf.
2 STEP TWO
Tell Your Story
Share what happened — what led to the estrangement, how it's affected you, what you hope for. This is your chance to be fully heard, without judgment, before anything else happens.
3 STEP THREE
Extend the Olive Branch
Invite your family member to join you on this journey when the time feels right. Rekindle helps you find the words, choose the right moment, and extend the olive branch with care.