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In this powerful episode of The Sally Harris Show, we sit down with a courageous mom who shares her heartbreaking and complex journey through estrangement from all three of her children.
What began as an attempt to protect her young grandson turned into a life-altering chain of events—leading to distance, disconnection, and ultimately no contact with multiple children over the span of 13 years.
This conversation dives into:
The pain of being misunderstood when you’re trying to do the right thing
How family dynamics, fear, and influence can shift relationships overnight
The long-term emotional toll of estrangement and isolation
The role of enabling, codependency, and healing
And how surrendering control and leaning into faith can begin to restore peace
If you’ve ever felt like your intentions were twisted, your voice was silenced, or your love was rejected… this episode will remind you that you are not alone.
There is hope. There is healing. And there is still purpose in your story.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your healing journey, you can apply for a Heart-to-Heart Consultation — a guided call to help you find clarity and direction in your healing process (this is not a coaching session, but a conversation to explore your next steps).
📩 Apply here: sally-harris.com/H2Happ
If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future conversations.
00:00 – When protecting a child changes everything
00:30 – A mother navigating deep family estrangement
01:20 – The incident that started it all
03:00 – Signs something wasn’t right
05:00 – CPS involvement and family breakdown
06:30 – Threats, fear, and losing contact
07:30 – Estrangement spreads to multiple children
09:00 – The ultimatum letter and communication breakdown
10:30 – Addiction, enabling, and a turning point
12:00 – Learning surrender and letting go of control
13:30 – Finding faith and support after years of pain
15:00 – What she would do differently
16:20 – What she wishes her children knew
17:30 – Hope, healing, and moving forward
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If you’re feeling ready for support and want to learn more about working together, I invite you to start with a short application. From there, you’ll receive next steps to book your Heart-to-Heart Consultation. Start here: sally-harris.com/H2Happ
In this powerful episode of The Sally Harris Show, we sit down with a courageous mom who shares her heartbreaking and complex journey through estrangement from all three of her children.
What began as an attempt to protect her young grandson turned into a life-altering chain of events—leading to distance, disconnection, and ultimately no contact with multiple children over the span of 13 years.
This conversation dives into:
The pain of being misunderstood when you’re trying to do the right thing
How family dynamics, fear, and influence can shift relationships overnight
The long-term emotional toll of estrangement and isolation
The role of enabling, codependency, and healing
And how surrendering control and leaning into faith can begin to restore peace
If you’ve ever felt like your intentions were twisted, your voice was silenced, or your love was rejected… this episode will remind you that you are not alone.
There is hope. There is healing. And there is still purpose in your story.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your healing journey, you can apply for a Heart-to-Heart Consultation — a guided call to help you find clarity and direction in your healing process (this is not a coaching session, but a conversation to explore your next steps).
📩 Apply here: sally-harris.com/H2Happ
If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future conversations.
00:00 – When protecting a child changes everything
00:30 – A mother navigating deep family estrangement
01:20 – The incident that started it all
03:00 – Signs something wasn’t right
05:00 – CPS involvement and family breakdown
06:30 – Threats, fear, and losing contact
07:30 – Estrangement spreads to multiple children
09:00 – The ultimatum letter and communication breakdown
10:30 – Addiction, enabling, and a turning point
12:00 – Learning surrender and letting go of control
13:30 – Finding faith and support after years of pain
15:00 – What she would do differently
16:20 – What she wishes her children knew
17:30 – Hope, healing, and moving forward
READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP? Book a consultation.👇
HEART-TO HEART CONSULT - sally-harris.com/H2Happ
LEARN MORE ABOUT MY “FROM STRUGGLE TO STRENGTH COURSE 👇 sally-harris.com/self-study
Check out my NEWEST blog posts 👇
sally-harris.com/blog
Thank you for watching this video—Please Share it and get the word out!
What part of this video resonated with you the most? Comment below!
👇 SUBSCRIBE TO SALLY’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW 👇
youtube.com/@sallyharriscoach
Free Guides Available to You:
sally-harris.com/free-guides
▶︎ The Empty Chair: Navigating Estrangement During the Holidays
▶︎ Self Care GPS Action Plan (Mini Course Available)
▶︎ Breaking the Chains of Mom Guilt: Your Path to Reclaiming Peace (Mini Course Available)
▶︎ Do You Want To Stop the Toxicity With Your Adult Child? (Mini Course Available)
▶︎ Navigating Challenges With Your Adult Child: Identifying Toxic Patterns & Finding Solutions
▶︎ Coping Strategies For Navigating Emotional Pain From Estranged Adult Children
sally-harris.com/free-guides
Mini Courses:
sally-harris.com/mini-courses
▶︎ Breaking the Chains of Mom Guilt: Your Path to Reclaiming Peace (Mini Course Available)
▶︎ Do You Want To Stop the Toxicity With Your Adult Child? (Mini Course Available)
▶︎ Self Care GPS Action Plan (Mini Course Available)
→ → → CONNECT WITH SALLY HARRIS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ←
▶︎ INSTAGRAM | instagram.com/sallyharriscoach/?hl=en
▶︎ FACEBOOK | facebook.com/coachsallyharris
▶︎ FREE FACEBOOK GROUP | facebook.com/groups/183875030488770
▶︎ WEBSITE | sally-harris.com
#SallyHarrisMomsofEstrangedAdultKidExpert #estrangement
