Grieving the Mother You Never Had: A Conversation with Dr. Sherrie Campbell

07/05/2025 43 min Temporada 2 Episodio 32
Grieving the Mother You Never Had: A Conversation with Dr. Sherrie Campbell

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Episode Synopsis

This week on Surviving Roots, we're kicking off Mother's Day month with a truth bomb that's long overdue: not everyone celebrates this day with ease. Dr. Sherrie Campbell—nationally recognized psychologist, best-selling author of But It's Your Family…, and an unshakeable voice in the estrangement and healing space—returns for a raw, resonant conversation about grieving the mother you never had. Together, we unpack: The grief of being unloved while your mother is still alive How to release the fantasy of the mother you wish you had Why calling her by her first name can be an act of liberation Parenting your own children without repeating history And the truth about choosing peace over guilt If you've ever felt unseen, unloved, or emotionally orphaned, this episode is for you. Whether you're a mother, choosing not to be, or still learning how to mother yourself—you're not alone, and you're not wrong. 💔 New episodes of Surviving Roots every Wednesday 🎙️ Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & YouTube 🔗 www.cari.fund | @cari.fund | Guest: @drsherriecampbell

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