Sarah Dugard , found August 27 , is reuniting with her family after five years . People who return to their families after being away often feel conflicted about it . Expert : Do n't force the person who has been away to talk about their feelings . Sometimes children involved in custody disputes are taught to hate their father or mother , and `` extreme tactics '' may be used , although usually not to the extent of hiding a child in crawl spaces , said Jay Lebow , psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University . ` It 's important to go about day - to - day activities , such as grocery shopping .
Sarah Dugard , found August 27 , is reuniting with her family after five years . People who return to their families after being away often feel conflicted about it . Expert : Do n't force the person who has been away to talk about their feelings . It 's important to go about day - to - day activities , such as grocery shopping .