The Crossover

es·tranged

[IH-STREYNJD] adjective

The interruption of a bond,

when one person becomes

a stranger

to someone

who was close:

a relative, friend,

or loved one.

As in: Alexis’s mom and dad

are estranged.

As in: When I threw the ball

at JB,

I think I was estranged

from myself,

if that’s possible.

As in: Even though JB and I

are estranged,

Dad’s making us play

together

in a three-on-three tournament

on the Rec playground

tomorrow.