99. The maternal assertiveness we all need

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully · Sep 3, 2026 · 24m

I recorded this episode in real time, mid-struggle with a whole lot of pain following a tooth extraction that turned into a bigger deal than expected. What went down with my aunt around my pain led to this unscripted look at what happens when someone else steps in with "maternal assertiveness" - and how it’s so important for all women/daughters, no matter how old we are.

In This Episode

The backstory: a routine tooth extraction, a family trip, and pain that got worse instead of better

What happened when Sarah's aunt and uncle stepped in — and why it hit so differently than she expected

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