If you're a mom of an adult child and you've ever wondered, "If I step back… am I giving up?" — this episode is for you.
One of the biggest reasons moms stay stuck in painful, unhealthy dynamics with their adult children is guilt. Many moms are terrified that detaching means they're abandoning their child or failing as a parent.
I break down the real difference between detachment and abandonment, and I share 4 clear ways to know which one you're actually doing — so you can move forward without shame, fear, or second-guessing yourself.
This is not about giving up on your child.
It's about protecting your heart, your faith, and your emotional health.
Why guilt convinces moms that love equals suffering
The psychological and emotional difference between detachment and abandonment
How detaching can actually preserve the relationship long-term
Why stepping back is sometimes an act of wisdom, not rejection
How to release control without losing hope
If you're tired of carrying this alone, I offer Heart-to-Heart Consultations —
a guided call to help you find clarity and direction in your healing process.
This is not a coaching session.
It's a supportive conversation for moms who are ready to stop surviving and start healing.
👉 Learn more or book your Heart-to-Heart Consultation here: https://calendly.com/sallyharris-discoverycall/30min
If you know you need more than information — if you need space, reflection, faith, and real connection — I invite you to the RISE Retreat.
📍 April 24–25, 2026 | Florida
📍 June 12–13, 2026 | Utah
The RISE Retreat is for moms who are:
Emotionally exhausted from estrangement or conflict
Carrying guilt, grief, and unanswered questions
Ready to step out of survival mode and into healing
You don't come to be fixed.
You come to be supported.
👉 Retreat details and registration: https://www.sally-harris.com/RiseRetreat-2026
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Detachment without guilt
Emotional boundaries and self-preservation
Faith-based healing and hope
Navigating estrangement with wisdom and peace
You are not alone — and you are not a bad mom for needing peace.
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