How to Give Your Adult Child Space Without Feeling Like You've Abandoned Them

When your adult child sees you as the enemy… how do you keep loving them without losing yourself? In this heartfelt episode of The Sally Harris Show, Sally sits down with a mom navigating one of the most painful experiences a parent can face — limited contact with her 29-year-old son after a traumatic brain injury changed their relationship. What happens when: Your child calls you toxic or abusive… Everything you do feels wrong to them… You're trying to give space, but you're terrified it looks like abandonment… They refuse therapy, yet desperately need support… This conversation explores the complex reality of: ✔️ Adult child estrangement ✔️ Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and personality changes ✔️ Autism spectrum and pathological demand avoidance (PDA) ✔️ Giving space without enabling ✔️ Trusting God in the silence ✔️ Letting go of control while staying anchored in love If you are a mom feeling confused, rejected, heartbroken, or blamed — this episode is for you. You are not alone. Your love still matters. And God is still working — even when you can't see it.     💛 Ready for deeper support? If you're an estranged or distant mom looking for guidance and faith-based encouragement, Sally offers: 👉 Heart-to-Heart Consultations (30-minute clarity call) 👉 Private 1:1 Coaching 👉 Group Coaching for estranged moms Learn more here: https://calendly.com/sallyharris-discoverycall/30min       📩 Want to share your story on the show? Reach out: [email protected]