Hello MUNDANE: Although this is your first post, here on PC, I see you are a 3 year member. So... a belated welcome to Psych Central to you. 
Here are links to 5 articles, from Psych Central's archives, that (hopefully) may be of some help:
When Parents and Children Are Estranged
Recovering From the Loss of a Dream | Always Learning
Surviving a Life Crisis
Emotional Rehabilitation: Recovery from Loss
Surprising Losses that Need to Be Grieved
I hope you've found PC to be of benefit. 
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