Done waiting? Join the Breakthrough Accelerator. Our next group starts Nov 2: https://www.sally-harris.com/BreakthroughAccelerator?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=libsyn&utm_campaign=accelerator&utm_content=stopped-waiting

Are you still waiting for your estranged adult child to change before you can finally feel peace? Maybe you've spent months or even years checking your phone, replaying conversations, and hoping that one day your adult child will come back, apologize, or make different choices.

But what happens when waiting for your adult child to change means putting your own life on hold?

I spent 10 years navigating estrangement with my own daughter, including holidays with someone missing from our family table. I know how painful that waiting can be. But I also learned something that changed my life: My peace couldn't depend on my daughter changing.

In this episode, I'm sharing why waiting isn't the same as hoping, what it really means to surrender your adult child to God, and how to stop carrying the guilt, shame, and responsibility for choices you cannot control.

We'll talk about:
* Why waiting for your estranged adult child can keep you emotionally stuck
* The difference between holding on to hope and putting your life on hold
* How surrendering your adult child to God changes your perspective
* Letting go of guilt and responsibility that were never yours to carry
* Finding peace and purpose even when your adult child hasn't changed
* Preparing your heart for Thanksgiving and Christmas when your family is estranged

Mom, you don't have to stop loving your child to start living your life again.

READY FOR YOUR OWN BREAKTHROUGH?
My next Breakthrough Accelerator begins November 2!
This is a six-week, faith-based small group coaching experience for just six moms navigating estrangement or difficult relationships with their adult children.
Together, we'll work on what YOU can change, even when your adult child isn't ready to change.
Apply here: https://www.sally-harris.com/BreakthroughAccelerator?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=libsyn&utm_campaign=accelerator&utm_content=stopped-waiting

You cannot control when your adult child changes, but you can decide who you're becoming while you wait.
You've waited long enough. It's time to start growing.

Follow the show for weekly encouragement, faith-based guidance, and practical support for moms of estranged adult children.