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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2025 · 7 MIN

SAYING NO to Your Adult Child Without the Guilt Trip!

from The Reconciled Relationships Podcast · host Sally Harris

If you're a mom of an estranged or difficult adult child, saying "no" might feel like the hardest thing in the world. Maybe you fear the silence that follows… or the guilt that crashes over you. But saying "yes" to everything—when your heart is screaming "no"—isn't love. It's self-sacrifice that can leave you emotionally exhausted and spiritually empty. In this video, we'll talk about: Why moms feel so guilty saying no How to stop over-explaining your decisions Practical ways to set limits without losing love What to do when your child pushes back, manipulates, or guilt-trips you It's time to move from "keeping the peace at all costs" to "protecting your peace with confidence. READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP? Book a discovery call for a consultation.👇 Discovery call link: https://calendly.com/sallyharris-discoverycall/30min CONNECT WITH SALLY HARRIS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/sallyharriscoach/ FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/coachsallyharris WEBSITE | https://www.sally-harris.com     

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