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Apr 16, 2026 55 min

Dear Parents (Part 1)

from Improving Your Thoughts by Freeing Yourself

Send us Fan Mail Dear Parents is a heartfelt and thought-provoking podcast that speaks directly to mothers and fathers navigating the delicate transition of raising children into adulthood. This episode explores the importance of letting go with wisdom, respecting boundaries in your children’s marriages, and understanding your evolving role in their lives. Through biblical principles and real-life insight, this conversation unpacks why independence is necessary for growth, reflecting on the call for separation and order within the family structure—God first, then the marital union, followed by children and extended family. It also redefines what it truly means for children to honor their parents, shifting the focus from control to respect, love, and healthy boundaries. Dear Parents is not about disconnection—it’s about transformation. It’s about learning when to guide, when to step back, and how to build relationships rooted in trust, respect, and spiritual alignment. Alaila shares a situation that happened recently, which made her change the way she approaches her mother and how she is going to deal with her from now on. Art that you wear. For ads Advertisement Support the show Go to the website @ www.imagingcoaching.com/programs to sign up for the programs and courses, purchase A'laila Carroll's books, and book individual coaching sessions with A'laila Carroll You can follow A'laila on FB: @ A'laila Carroll, IG: @A'lailaCarroll, on Tik Tak: @alailacarroll, Alaila Carroll on LinkedIn To see Alaila Carroll’s Luxury Shoes and Bags she designed herself, go to her online store at www.alailacarrollstyle.com

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Dear Parents (Part 1)

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  1. 2:33 Why Dear Parents Matters
  2. 4:35 The Story Behind This Message
  3. 7:00 Alcoholism And Chaos At Home
  4. 12:21 The Rodeo Break In And Passport
  5. 13:46 The House Plan With My Brother
  6. 16:59 San Antonio Trip And Drinking Spiral
  7. 25:26 Deep Roots Of Family Trauma
  8. 32:49 The Three Hour Car Ride Meltdown
  9. 39:42 Manipulation Hits A New Level
  10. 44:51 Prayer, Divine Warning, And Letting Go

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