 The estranged may also become less socially accepted because of lowered self-regulation, a reaction to the social rejection.Although working through stressful issues with communication, consideration and compassion can be a healthy coping mechanism, the effort can be demanding.A family member's sexual orientation, choice of spouse, gender identity, disability, religion or lack thereof may cause the estranged party to feel judged, unloved, or unaccepted causing them to initiate the estrangement or may cause the parents to disown their child.