In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my daughter—the very person whose journey cracked open my own.
Together, we revisit the mother-daughter dynamic that shaped both of us, shedding light on theintergenerational patterns we’ve worked to break. From people-pleasing and perfectionism to the silent weight of trying to be “good enough,” we explore how cultural and familial conditioning impacted our relationship and herself-worth.
She courageously shares how a lack of emotional support and validation led her to a place of deep inner pain, ultimately expressing itself through self-harm. This conversation isn't just about our story—it's about the healingpower of awareness, repair, and reconnecting to our authentic selves.
What we talk about:
*The generational patterns we inherited and unknowingly passed down
*How the pressure to be who others needed us to be disconnected us from ourselves
*The emotional cost of worrying what others think
*My daughter’s journey from silence to self-harm
*The role of emotional neglect in shaping self-worth
*How we began to repair and rewrite our relationship story
This conversation is an invitation to begin again—with more awareness, compassion, and connection.
Resources & Links:
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:988
National Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI): nami.org
A Note from Diane: To every parent listening who has felt the terror of discovering their child is struggling - you are not alone. To every person who has struggled in silence - your pain is valid, and you are worthy of healing. This conversation exists because we believe in the power of breaking silence, one story at a time.
Next Episode Preview: Join us for Part 2 of our mother-daughter series as we dive into another form of self-harmthat often goes unnoticed - eating disorders. We'll share our individual journeys with disordered eating and why my daughter is passionate about bringing light to how eating disorders go undiagnosed until the most dangerousstages.
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