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Breaking Open! Episode 4 “Mama-Son-Saga” BREAK-FORWARD Series

May 15, 2023 Lori Pelzer Season 2 Episode 4
Breaking Open! Episode 4 “Mama-Son-Saga” BREAK-FORWARD Series
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DEFY The Good Podcast
Breaking Open! Episode 4 “Mama-Son-Saga” BREAK-FORWARD Series
May 15, 2023 Season 2 Episode 4
Lori Pelzer

Welcome to the Defy The Good podcast, BREAK-FORWARD series. In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Lori shares her journey through the trials and triumphs of motherhood, dealing with her son's non care for anything opposite of his belief system, brushes with the law, and struggles with setting boundaries.

Teen Pregnancy & Early Motherhood

  • Lori opens up about her early experience as a teen mom, dealing with the challenges of a young pregnancy and the trauma of a suicidal attempt.


The Difference Between Being a Mom and a Mother

  • Lori delves into the distinction between being a 'mom' and a 'mother,' emphasizing the roles of guidance and discipline in motherhood.


The Law, The Accusation, and the Pain

  • Lori shares about her son's run-ins with the law, the accusation that she allowed her husband to abuse him, and the emotional pain it caused.


The Struggle of Overindulgence and Deprivation

  • Lori shares her struggle with balancing emotional generosity and discipline in her parenting journey.


Manipulation and Deception: A Strained Relationship

  • Lori talks about the troubling behaviors she noticed in her son as he grew older, like manipulation and deception, and how it strained their relationship.


A Tale of Two Children

  • Lori compares her experiences with her two children and explores how individuals can take different paths despite similar upbringings.


 Setting Boundaries with Adult Children

  • Lori delves into the complexities of setting boundaries with her son as an adult and the grief associated with a strained mother-son relationship.


Undiagnosed  Bipolar Disorder: A New Layer of Complexity

  • Lori discusses her belief that her son may suffer from bipolarism, the struggles that come with not knowing but living with it, and its impacts on the family dynamics.


  The Presence of God: Seeking Solace

  • Lori wraps up by sharing how her faith has been her anchor amid these trials, offering solace, strength, and hope for the future.

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Welcome to the Defy The Good podcast, BREAK-FORWARD series. In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Lori shares her journey through the trials and triumphs of motherhood, dealing with her son's non care for anything opposite of his belief system, brushes with the law, and struggles with setting boundaries.

Teen Pregnancy & Early Motherhood

  • Lori opens up about her early experience as a teen mom, dealing with the challenges of a young pregnancy and the trauma of a suicidal attempt.


The Difference Between Being a Mom and a Mother

  • Lori delves into the distinction between being a 'mom' and a 'mother,' emphasizing the roles of guidance and discipline in motherhood.


The Law, The Accusation, and the Pain

  • Lori shares about her son's run-ins with the law, the accusation that she allowed her husband to abuse him, and the emotional pain it caused.


The Struggle of Overindulgence and Deprivation

  • Lori shares her struggle with balancing emotional generosity and discipline in her parenting journey.


Manipulation and Deception: A Strained Relationship

  • Lori talks about the troubling behaviors she noticed in her son as he grew older, like manipulation and deception, and how it strained their relationship.


A Tale of Two Children

  • Lori compares her experiences with her two children and explores how individuals can take different paths despite similar upbringings.


 Setting Boundaries with Adult Children

  • Lori delves into the complexities of setting boundaries with her son as an adult and the grief associated with a strained mother-son relationship.


Undiagnosed  Bipolar Disorder: A New Layer of Complexity

  • Lori discusses her belief that her son may suffer from bipolarism, the struggles that come with not knowing but living with it, and its impacts on the family dynamics.


  The Presence of God: Seeking Solace

  • Lori wraps up by sharing how her faith has been her anchor amid these trials, offering solace, strength, and hope for the future.

www.girlgobegreat.com