Welcome to the epidemic of family estrangement.

Through real stories of Australians who've made this difficult decision, we examine why more people are choosing to step away from toxic family relationships... and why sometimes loving someone from a distance might be the kindest choice you can make.

And in headlines today Portuguese police have launched another search for missing girl Madeleine McCann in the same area where she disappeared in 2007; Erin Patterson will return to the stand today after giving emotional evidence at her murder trial, accused of poisoning her in-laws with death cap mushrooms; Tourists have been sent running after Mt Etna in Sicily suddenly erupted; Aussies with type O blood are being urged to donate with supply of the life saving blood dropping; The Matildas have beaten Argentina 4-1 in Canberra with their new coach watching on.

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Hosts: Claire Murphy & Taylah Strano

Guest: Annaliese Todd, Mamamia Lifestyle writer

Audio Producer: Lu Hill