This is Episode Two of conversations with stoic mamas along the way, part of a series of conversations with moms who’ve consciously chosen to shift the way they’re relating to this circumstance; using the context of parenting a trans-identified child to inspire personal healing and growth. This episode is sponsored by Dreamschool. Brought to you by the creators of This Jungian Life, Dreamschool is a year-long dream interpretation course designed to teach you how to “decode the language of metaphor and symbol, and harness the power of your unconscious wisdom.” Stoicmom subscribers can get 15% off tuition with the coupon code: STOICMOM15 Go to https://thisjungianlife.com/join-dream-school/ to learn more and enroll.
Motherforever describes the experience of learning her adult son has claimed a trans identity. Caught completely by surprise, she launched into the research (aka falling down the Rabbit Hole) and we explore how this research strikes fear in the hearts of mothers and how too much time here can escalate the situation. We talk about the changing roles of Motherhood and how when we’re parenting adults, we need to relate to them in a different way. By changing the question from “Why is this happening?” to “What is this happening for?” Motherforever has changed her experience. As a result, she’s worked on increasing her empathy and compassion and has developed her communication skills in a way that serves all her relationships including the one she has with her aging mother. Motherforever has reclaimed her Life and she’s back with new skills and awareness, showing up in a more conscious and open way.
Down the Rabbit Hole and Back Again -with Motherforever