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Law School Strain
- The caller, a mother, describes her strained relationship with her adult son, marked by yelling, fighting, and control issues.
- The dynamic shifted after she started law school and disengaged, leading to feelings of abandonment from her son.
Mirrored Abandonment
- Jessica explains that the mother's lack of communication about law school created boundary issues.
- The son mirrored back the perceived abandonment, leading to a destructive dynamic.
Apologize and Own It
- Jessica advises the mother to apologize to her son, acknowledging the hurt caused by her actions during law school.
- She emphasizes using "I" statements to own her behavior and avoid defensiveness.