This week on Surviving Roots, we're kicking off Mother's Day month with a truth bomb that's long overdue: not everyone celebrates this day with ease.
Dr. Sherrie Campbell—nationally recognized psychologist, best-selling author of But It's Your Family…, and an unshakeable voice in the estrangement and healing space—returns for a raw, resonant conversation about grieving the mother you never had.
Together, we unpack:
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The grief of being unloved while your mother is still alive
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How to release the fantasy of the mother you wish you had
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Why calling her by her first name can be an act of liberation
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Parenting your own children without repeating history
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And the truth about choosing peace over guilt
If you've ever felt unseen, unloved, or emotionally orphaned, this episode is for you. Whether you're a mother, choosing not to be, or still learning how to mother yourself—you're not alone, and you're not wrong.
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