Mothering My Mother Into Mothering Me
Esther Perel
Jonathan
Jul 3, 20261 December 2025
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Since the age of 8, she’s been the one holding her mother together and shouldering adult responsibilities long before her time. Now, as an adult herself, she’s ready to step out of the caretaker role and invite her mother to finally be the parent. Esther helps her explore how to loosen these deeply
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Hi, Esther. I'm speaking to you in hopes that we can talk about the relationship my mother and I have. It's a complicated one, but simply put, I'm the mother in the relationship. My mother was a produ
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