You give like it’s your love language, your job, and your cardio. You bring the snacks, the gifts, the emotional labor, the gentleness, the effort. You hope it softens them. You hope it creates closeness. You hope they’ll notice. Sometimes they do. Often they don’t.
And when they don’t, it stings more than you want to admit.
Your giving is beautiful. But it can become a one-way street.
What you need this season
Tools that help you give from a grounded place instead of trying to earn affection. Support that helps you stay connected to yourself instead of overextending. A way to notice when care becomes over-care.
Now that you can see your style, you can begin to shift it.
Because here’s the truth: Your adult child may not change this year. But you can feel different — steadier, calmer, more rooted, and better supported.
Many coaches are driven by personal struggles, and my journey is no different.
For me, it was my relationship with my daughters—two beautiful souls whom I adore deeply.
Despite my efforts, our bond didn’t evolve as I had envisioned, leaving me frustrated, confused, and heartbroken. And I often felt overshadowed by other moms who seemed to navigate these challenges effortlessly.
If you find yourself in a similar place, know that you’re not alone.