Ep 35 From Estrangement to Reconciliation: A Christian Mother’s Journey of Healing

In this deeply honest and faith-filled episode, we explore estrangement, healing, and reconciliation from a Christian mother’s perspective. A powerful interview with Sally Harris, a mom who has walked the painful road of estrangement and experienced reconciliation with her daughter.Sally shares her personal journey through heartbreak, surrender, and spiritual growth, offering encouragement to moms navigating adult child estrangement, emotional grief, and the long road toward healing. Together, we talk about the importance of faith, self-worth, forgiveness, and surrounding yourself with safe, supportive community.This episode is especially for mothers who are asking:How do I hold onto hope when reconciliation hasn’t happened yet?What does healing look like even if my child is distant?How can my faith sustain me through estrangement?Sally also shares about her retreats, YouTube resources, and community spaces created specifically to support estranged moms in their healing journeys. You can find all of Sally’s resources and upcoming retreats at https://sally-harris.com.00:00 – Personal update & explanation for podcast absence 02:03 – Introduction to Sally Harris 03:57 – Beginning the conversation on estrangement 05:26 – Sally’s personal journey through estrangement 07:15 – Reconciliation, healing, and reflection 18:48 – The courage to “go first” in hard conversations 19:20 – Listening well and understanding different perspectives 20:42 – The power of community and shared experiences 21:43 – Preparing emotionally and spiritually for reconciliation 22:20 – Forgiveness, self-reflection, and personal responsibility 23:26 – Retreats as spaces for healing and connection 26:14 – New initiatives and faith-based resources for estranged moms 27:38 – Holding onto hope and visualizing healing 29:16 – Surrounding yourself with safe people 30:44 – Navigating advice and honoring individual healing paths 31:31 – Final encouragement & how to connect with SallySupport the showConnect with me on Instagram: @heygirl.itsnicole And explore more resources for estranged moms at nicolecoates.com. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review — it helps other moms find the support they’ve been praying for. This podcast is created for moms walking through estrangement — a place to be understood, encouraged, and reminded you’re not alone. If you’re looking for deeper connection and support, come join us inside Between Hope & Heartbreak, a faith-centered community for estranged moms-Join here