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Human Potential & Resilience's avatar

That’s the shift - you’re no longer pulled in

Jess, The Creator's avatar

i’m still working on that 😅

Kasia Osuch's avatar

Mother-daughter dynamics can be really complex. It’s good to know we’re not the only ones dealing with it. Thanks Jess.

Mick's avatar

So much wisdom snowballed from a 'conversation'. Does that mean we should say 'thanks' to your mom? lol. Thanks Jess!

Jess, The Creator's avatar

you’re welcome, Mick!! i’m glad you found it helpful!

no f her! <insert Eminem song here> hahaha

Mick's avatar

haha, let’s go with ‘my mom’.

Jess, The Creator's avatar

Hahaha Eminem’s music about his mom was very relatable to me in how I felt in middle school haha

Mick's avatar

shieeeet. sorry to hear that... at least you got to share some experience with the GOAT!

Jess's avatar

This is super helpful Jess, thank you!

Jess, The Creator's avatar

i’m glad it was helpful, Jess. thank you so much for reading!!!

Patrick LaRose's avatar

Great read, Jess. Especially true in our time. #2. Drop the argument you are trying to win. That mental exit is where the relief comes. When you realize this is going nowhere. Sometimes I just can't .... because I do not have the energy for it to go on. That exit is protective, really, for both parties. Great work.

Jess, The Creator's avatar

thank you so much, Patrick! it means a lot to me that you found this as a great read! the mental exit is the game changer. knowing when to retreat or choose to long engage and get stuck in the loop, the pause and exit are so beneficial rather than traumatizing or damaging. thank you for reading!!

Patrick LaRose's avatar

It was my pleasure, Jess - a great article.

Jess, The Creator's avatar

thank you so much, Patrick!!!

Eladio Matos's avatar

Another amazing article, Jess. I'm looking forward to you and Chris going live tonight. I know it's going to be a fascinating conversation.

Jess, The Creator's avatar

Thank you so much, Eladio! I appreciate your support!

Let's Get Clear's avatar

This is such an important topic and one that isn’t spoken about enough. Thank you for bringing a sense of relief, clarity and compassion to the difficult dynamics many people experience with their parents.

Jess, The Creator's avatar

You’re very welcome! I think it’s important to shed light and hope on this topic!