No Contact - Breaking Up with My Own Mother

Some people will never understand why someone goes no contact with their mother. They’ll hit you with the “But she’s your mom” guilt trip, like DNA alone is enough to excuse everything. But here’s the thing—it’s not. And walking away? That wasn’t the hard part. The hard part was everything that came after. In this video, we get into: • What it’s really like to go no contact with a parent—without the sugarcoating • The moment I realized she wasn’t just a bad mom, she was never going to change • Why walking away isn’t the end of the story (because, surprise, they still live in your head) • The heavy, messy aftermath no one talks about—grief, guilt, second-guessing, and what it actually takes to heal • The biggest lesson I had to learn the hard way (and what I’d tell anyone in this situation) 💬 Let’s hear it—have you ever had to walk away from someone in your life? What made you finally do it? Wanna chat 1:1? I offer private video calls for real talk, clarity, and support. More details here: https://www.sheilahammond.com/book ---------------------------------------------------------------- 🖤 Join the community! 🖤    / @laughlinesandlifelessons   🤝 Book a Chat 🤝 https://www.sheilahammond.com/book ☕ If you can, show your support & buy me a coffee☕ https://www.venmo.com/u/SheilaHammond ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰Chapters:⏰ 00:00 Introduction and Relationship with Mother 00:34 Trigger Warning and Channel Introduction 01:27 Childhood Realizations and Neglect 02:54 Performances for Social Workers 03:55 Living with Abuse and Chaos 05:39 Estrangement and Understanding Abuse 11:23 Therapy and Writing a Letter 15:00 Hitting Rock Bottom 15:29 Toxic Cycles and False Hopes 15:43 Superficial Relationships 16:23 The Final Straw 18:02 The Aftermath of Walking Away 19:46 Living with Her Presence 21:00 Breaking the Cycle 22:37 Lessons Learned 25:41 Choosing a New Path 28:20 Building a New Life