EP 76: Judith Smith on Mothering Difficult Adult Children

Drs. Amelia Kelley & Jeanne Retief welcome special guest, Judith Smith. They talk about her new book, Difficult: Mothering Challenging Adult Children through Conflict and Change. Key Takeaways: What do we mean by "Difficult Adult Children"? Recognizing and Addressing Mental Illness in Adult Children. Setting Boundaries and Dealing with Guilt and Blame. Support and Resources for Mothers of Difficult Adult Children. Introduction to the Challenges Faced by Parents of Difficult Adult Children. Navigating Boundaries and Emotional Blackmail. Loneliness and the Importance of Finding Words to Communicate. Challenges of Managing a Chaotic Household. Gender Differences in Parenting and Cultural Expectations. Recognizing the Structural Issues and Seeking Support. Episode Links: The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Difficult-Moth... Judith Smith: https://www.difficultmothering.com/ Dr. Jeanne Retief's Anxious Calm Community: https://www.docjeanne.com/courses/the... Dr. Jeanne's Sensitive Skincare Figgi Beauty: https://www.figgibeauty.com/