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All Samantha wants is to understand why her mother wasn’t there for her. All Marie wants is a chance to make things right with her daughter — and to be part of her granddaughter’s life. But after years of distance, hurt, and misunderstanding, can a fractured bond ever truly be repaired?
In this session, a mother and daughter confront the truths left unspoken, ask the questions long avoided, and search for a small patch of common ground on which to rebuild their relationship.
Listen to the second part of Samantha & Marie's session here
Resources (Australia-only)
- 1800RESPECT: The national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information, and support service.
- Beyond Blue: For support with anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention.
- Lifeline Australia: For 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
- Motivated Minds: Learn more about host Sarah Bays’ practice.
- Relationships Australia: A leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families, and communities.
The End Bits
- Want To Be On This Is Why We Fight? Apply here.
- Host: Sarah Bays
- Executive Producer: Naima Brown
- Studio Engineer: Lu Hill
- Audio production: Thom Lion and Jacob Round
- Production support: Leah Porges and Coco Lavigne
- Follow This Is Why We Fight on Instagram for sneak peeks and more relationship therapy content
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