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When Your Adult Child Cuts You Off: A Mother's Guide to Healing Through Estrangement with Sally Harris - Episode 93

In this powerful episode of the Why Intervention podcast, host Christopher Doyle interviews Sally Harris, who transformed her devastating experience with her daughter's estrangement into a mission helping other mothers find healing.

Guest’s Info

Sally helps mothers navigate one of life's most challenging journeys - estrangement from their children. After over a decade battling addiction, depression, and the despair of suicide attempts, it was a severe health crisis that ultimately sparked Sally’s profound transformation. Through deepening faith and a revolutionary insight - that her well-being couldn't depend on her daughter's choices - Sally found her way to healing. Today, she celebrates years of sobriety, a renewed relationship with her daughter, and a thriving coaching practice that helps other mothers find their path to wholeness.”

Highlights

  • The shocking truth about what "estrangement" really means—and why it's not always what you think (hint: your child might be in more pain than you realize)
  • Why 60% of mothers dealing with estrangement have ZERO support system—and the dangerous spiral this creates
  • The "front porch vs. front yard" strategy that will immediately transform who you talk to about your child's struggles
  • The critical difference between HELPING and ENABLING your adult child (most parents get this dangerously wrong)
  • Why loving detachment might be the most painful—yet healing—gift you can give both yourself and your child
  • How to handle the soul-crushing judgment from others who haven't walked in your shoes The unexpected revelation about "control" that changed everything for Sally (and can do the same for you)
  • The simple communication technique that can instantly transform your relationship with your adult child
  • Why forgiving YOURSELF might be the missing key to healing your relationship (most parents skip this crucial step)
  • The counterintuitive approach to boundaries that actually strengthens your bond with your child The profound mistake Sally made that led to dangerous enabling—and how you can avoid the same path
  • Why Sally chooses to meet with mothers on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day (the revelation will bring tears to your eyes)

Listen now to discover how Sally found her way to healing after years of addiction, depression, and suicide attempts—and how her journey can light the path for your own healing and reconciliation.

Links and Resources from this Episode https://whyintervention.com/ https://twitter.com/whyintervention https://www.facebook.com/whyintervention/ https://www.instagram.com/whyintervention/

TIME SENSITIVE FREE RESOURCE: Get an early preview of Christopher's new book "Stop Addiction Early: A Recovery Roadmap For Proactive Parents" at no cost for a limited time:https://helpthisbook.com/recoveryroadmapforparents/recovery-roadmap

Connect with Sally Harris www.sally-harris.com https://www.youtube.com/@sallyharriscoach 

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