This week on Mondays Are a Mother, we begin with a quick recap of last week’s powerful conversation about saying “no,” reclaiming respect, and stepping into our best selves. Then we shift into something timely — the Thanksgiving wave of family, familiarity, and reflection.

We talk about:

• Visiting family around Thanksgiving and navigating old dynamics
• How being around the people who knew you “before the glow up” can bring clarity
• The importance (and sometimes discomfort) of being held accountable by your community
• Why growth isn’t always gentle — sometimes it’s humbling
• Mini life updates: what’s new, what’s shifting, where the energy is going
• A little playful talk about flirting with familiar faces and revisiting old habits 👀
• Recognizing patterns as they emerge — and c ...