If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why is my child pulling away from me?” or “Why won’t my teenager talk to me anymore?”—this episode is for you.
I’m sharing the story of how my own son almost cut me out of his life—and what I had to confront in myself to stop the damage and start healing our relationship. This isn’t about blame or shame. It’s about being honest with ourselves as moms about the environment we’ve created, the patterns we’ve passed down, and the trust that might’ve been broken along the way.
You’ll hear what I’ve learned from discipline styles rooted in survival, how hostility and control pushed my son away, and the exact steps I took to repair what I broke. We’ll talk about what real empathy sounds like, why “I’m sorry” isn’t always enough, and how to move from pride to peace—one honest moment at a time.
If you’re scared your child is shutting down or wants nothing to do with you, this episode will give you tools, language, and hope for what can still be rebuilt.
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