My Parents Got Divorced, So Why Am I Still in the Middle?
Esther Perel
Jonathan
Jul 3, 20264 May 2026
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When a mom reaches out on her daughter’s behalf, an old family dynamic comes into focus. A woman finds herself caught between her two divorced parents, still playing the role of mediator and emotional caretaker. As she speaks with Esther, she starts to question what really belongs to her and what it
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Hi, hi. Hi, Esther. So this is a very interesting starting point for me because I think it's your mother who reached out on your behalf. Yes. And it's a gesture that I think you welcomed. I did. Great
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