Have you ever poured your heart into a long message — explaining, defending, clarifying — only to feel dismissed, misunderstood, or attacked all over again?

If so, you're not failing. You're stuck in a communication trap that almost every well-meaning mom falls into.

In this episode, I explain why explaining yourself to your adult child actually makes things worse, especially when the relationship is strained or estranged. You'll learn about the JADE pattern — Justifying, Arguing, Defending, and Explaining — and why it fuels conflict instead of resolving it.

More importantly, I'll show you what to say instead so you can:

• Stop walking on eggshells

• Protect your peace and dignity

• Respond from strength instead of fear

• Validate emotions without accepting accusations

• Break the cycle of endless arguments

If you're exhausted, confused, or feel like you're losing yourself trying to keep the peace, I invite you to book a Heart-to-Heart Consultation — a guided call to help you find clarity and direction in your healing process.

This is not a coaching session. It's a real conversation to explore what kind of support would best serve you right now.

👉 Book your Heart-to-Heart Consultation here: https://calendly.com/sallyharris-discoverycall/30min

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