Gayle Kirschenbaum
gaylekirschenbaum.bsky.social
Gayle Kirschenbaum
@gaylekirschenbaum.bsky.social
Writer/filmmaker/102 yr old mom's book 'Mildred's Mindset' on longevity. "Bullied to Besties" memoir. https://shorturl.at/xRh57
“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.
October 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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.
Link in bio (Linktree) for book + event info.
October 21, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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 Mom Tortured Me — And Made My Brothers Her Enforcers. Years Later, I Finally Discovered Why.
"She hurled the water in my face before I could even say hello. I burned with humiliation. I knew this wasn’t the end — it was only the beginning."
tinyurl.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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.”

📚 Buy: tinyurl.com/mshjpwbh
💌 Updates & events: tinyurl.com/2x759nwc
October 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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. 💛
October 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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. 💛
October 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
From Wishing Her Gone to Dreading Goodbye
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From Wishing Her Gone to Dreading Goodbye
How forgiving my mother changed everything—and why I'm now terrified of losing her.
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March 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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!
January 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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!
January 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM