What do you do when apologizing doesn't fix anything?
In this powerful episode of The Sally Harris Show, I sit down with a mom who has been navigating over four years of no contact with her adult daughter — and the heartbreaking loss of her two grandchildren along with it.
She was deeply involved in her daughter's life. Present at births. Helping financially. Showing up consistently. And yet, almost overnight, she was told the relationship was "toxic" and cut off completely.
They attempted counseling. Twice.
Both attempts failed.
At one point, her daughter even told her, "You're just my mom."
In this honest conversation, we talk about:
When estrangement feels sudden and confusing
Political and worldview differences inside families
Failed counseling and what that really means
The pain of losing grandchildren through no contact
The mental battle between "leave them alone" vs. "fight for the relationship"
Why repeated apology letters often push adult children further away
How to move forward without giving up hope
Disengaging for peace while still praying for reconciliation
This episode is not about blaming adult children.
It's not about pretending moms are perfect.
It's about facing reality with strength, faith, and emotional maturity.
Because at some point, survival mode has to turn into healing mode.
If you are stuck in rumination, constantly trying to figure out what you did wrong, or wondering whether you should keep reaching out — this conversation will give you clarity.
You are not alone.
If you're ready for deeper support, I offer a Heart-to-Heart Consultation —
A guided call to help you find clarity and direction in your healing process.
This is not a coaching call. It's a conversation to explore what kind of support would best fit your situation.
Link here: https://calendly.com/sallyharris-discoverycall/30min
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