Why does every conversation with your adult child end the same way?

You walk in hoping for connection… maybe even reconciliation… But within minutes, it shuts down, flips back on you, or turns into something from years ago.

If you've ever left a conversation thinking, "Why does this always happen?" — you're not alone.

In this episode, we break down the exact pattern many moms are stuck in and what's really happening underneath the surface.

You'll learn:

• The 3 conversation patterns that keep repeating (shutdown, flip, deflect)

• Why your adult child reacts defensively—even when your intentions are good

• The powerful shift from confrontation to communication

• One simple way to approach your next conversation differently

This isn't about saying the "perfect thing." It's about changing the dynamic so conversations don't keep ending in frustration.

✨ Join Me at the RISE Retreat (Utah – June 12–13) If you're ready to move beyond these patterns and experience real breakthrough, I'd love to have you in the room with us.

We just came off an incredible Florida retreat—moms releasing years of hurt, finding peace, and finally feeling safe to be honest without it turning into conflict.

This isn't just learning… it's transformation.

→ Details + registration: https://www.sally-harris.com/RiseRetreat-2026

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