Rebuilding with My Mom: The Healing Work of Being Someone’s Child

This episode is dedicated to the hard, vulnerable work my mom and I have both done to rebuild our relationship.It hasn’t been an easy journey—navigating the wounds of a complicated childhood, the effects of narcissistic abuse, and years of emotional distance. But through therapy, reparenting, and a willingness to see each other as we are now—not who we used to be—we’ve slowly built something real.In this episode, I share what it’s looked like to reparent myself while also choosing to reconnect with my mom. It’s about healing, yes—but also about the courage it takes to trust again, to love again, and to let go of the fantasy in order to make space for something honest.This isn’t a perfect mother-daughter story. It’s a story of growth, grace, and mutual effort. And I hope it reminds you that relationships can evolve—even the ones that once felt impossible to fix.takeawaysEmpowerment starts with taking small, consistent steps.Building your dream life often involves uncomfortable self-reflection.Growth can feel slow, but progress is real.Reparenting is about meeting your own emotional needs.Healing from narcissistic relationships requires understanding and compassion.Setting boundaries is essential for emotional safety.Trust must be rebuilt after trauma.Healed love is about choosing connection on your own terms.You can love someone while still honoring your pain.Healing is a messy, nonlinear journey.Chapters00:00Empowering Women to Dream Big01:54Navigating Family Dynamics and Personal Growth05:30The Journey of Reparenting09:04Letting Go of Resentment and Guilt12:37Building Trust and Connection16:34Healing and Understanding Complex Relationships19:50The Reality of Rebuilding Relationships