In Happy Birthday, Mom, we share two listener stories about mama trauma, one that confirms moms cannot marry their sons and another about a daughter whose earliest bully lived at home. Then we tell our own stories. Sloan discusses blame, manipulation, and real consequences, while Lex explains her decision to go no contact on her own accord. This episode is not a tribute. It is honesty with a sense of humor.

Names have been changed or omitted for privacy.

Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Send it to [email protected]

Don’t forget to write it in a story format and put it in a .pdf if ya nasty.

Also, wish “Donna” Happy Birthday in the comments! She will probably read every single one.

ok love you bye,

Sloan & Lex

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