“The pain of estrangement would probably be worse.” On @jbstvorg’s In The Spotlight with @abbypog, I share how I reclaimed my power and forgave my mother—without an apology from her. That’s how I transformed our relationship.

My mother’s criticism was relentless—until I stopped reacting. That moment changed everything. Now, at 102, we’re best friends. 💛

🚨 Join me Wed, Oct 22 at 6 PM ET for a FREE live Zoom with @untappednewyork.
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My recent HuffPost essay went viral 💥—a condensed slice of my memoir Bullied to Besties about forgiving my abusive mother and how we became best friends.

Read free: tinyurl.com/4sjb6rfe

📚 Book: tinyurl.com/mshjpwbh

My memoir Bullied to Besties: A Daughter’s Journey to Forgiveness is out now 💛
Publishers Weekly calls it “a mesmeric memoir… riveting and beautifully wrought.”

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What a night in NYC! 🌟 Honored to be one of 7 featured authors at Susan Shapiro’s literary event. My memoir Bullied to Besties: A Daughter’s Journey to Forgiveness sold out—proof that stories about healing and forgiveness connect deeply. 💛

Hello Bluesky 👋 It’s been a while, but I’m back! I’ll still post most often on Instagram & Threads (@glkirschenbaum), yet I’ll be sharing moments here too—our mother-daughter journey, my 102-year-old mom’s wisdom, and reflections on forgiveness. 💛

From Wishing Her Gone to Dreading Goodbye
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Eat like royalty … and lose weight! 👑
Mildred’s secret:
🍳 Queen’s breakfast
🥗 King’s lunch
🍲 Pauper’s dinner
Slow & steady, the pounds drop! 101 years of wisdom—get Mildred’s Mindset on Amazon!

My 101-year-old mom, Mildred, fell but used her PT’s advice—scoot, pillow, lift—and got up on her own! She’s so resiliant. Want tips on life & longevity? Check out Mildred’s Mindset on Amazon!