Send us a textIn this episode, a mother and son discuss circumcision.Carter Steinhoff feels harmed by circumcision, reached out to me to facilitate a discussion between him and his mom, Tiphani. His mother recognizes the harm of circumcision and wants to find a way to create a safe relationship with her son.This is an emotionally challenging discussion, but an important one.In This Episode:[00:44] Brendon thanks Carter and Mom for their bravery to have this conversation.[01:56] Carter shares his initial feelings.[05:50] Tiphani shares her initial feelings.[09:00] Tiphani shares how she became confident to have this conversation with people. [13:20] Regret parents and the need for healing resources for parents.[15:05] Carter shares his feelings toward his parents and the series of events that led him to have those emotions.[18:20] Carter on the impact circumcision has had on his life.[26:19] Tiphani responds, validates Carter's feelings, and shares her own.[30:25] Carter on wanting others to acknowledge his experience and the impact of circumcision on sexuality.[35:45] Carter and Tiphani on what they need from each other, and the only way to go forward. [41:50] Tiphani and Carter clarify their needs.[47:40] Carter on wanting his mom to work with him.[52:17] The challenge of acknowledging love even when we feel suffering or harm.[54:10] Carter on the changes he wants on the issue of circumcision and reasons he wants his mother involved in activism.[01:01:20]  Carter thanks his mother for her willingness to have the conversation. Tiphani says she is proud of him.Subscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/Support the show

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