We went six months barely speaking
A mom reached out after doom-scrolling Facebook Reels, desperate for something that could help.
Her teenage son was vaping, getting in trouble at school, angry and distant, ignoring everything she asked.
“I swear to you we went at least six months without talking to each other about anything except school, baseball, homework, or food. Basic interactions that often didn’t go well. And he just wouldn't listen to me.”
For a long time, she tried everything to fix the behavior.
More rules. More reminders. More lectures.
But nothing got through.
She was pouring so much love and care into the relationship.
And it felt like he just didn’t care.
She was losing her son.
And she was starting to lose herself in the process.
That’s when she stopped trying to change him.
And started changing how she showed up.
Today, her son tells her about his struggles, his trauma, his small wins.
He checks the school portal for assignments without being reminded.
He asks for her advice when something’s going on with a friend.
“Now he automatically notices the trash and grabs it himself, without me saying a word!”
“You built my confidence as a mother, and helped me realize it's okay to ask for help.”
This is the same teen who used to slam doors and roll his eyes.
Now he seeks her out.
Now he trusts her with what matters most.
What if this could be your story too?
Imagine feeling confident and grounded in those hard moments, so you don’t have to force them to cooperate.
Imagine your teen coming to you when they’re struggling, not because you’re making them talk, but because they want to.
This is what becomes possible with the right tools.
Not perfection—but the relationship you've been longing for.
The connection you want is closer than you think.
It starts with one conversation—ours.
Book a Parenting Breakthrough Call
🧡 Jeanine
