In this episode, a mother and son discuss circumcision.
Carter Steinhoff feels harmed by circumcision, reached out to me to facilitate a discussion between him and his mom, Tiphani. His mother recognizes the harm of circumcision and wants to find a way to create a safe relationship with her son.
This is an emotionally challenging discussion, but an important one.
In This Episode:
[00:44] Brendon thanks Carter and Mom for their bravery to have this conversation.
[01:56] Carter shares his initial feelings.
[05:50] Tiphani shares her initial feelings.
[09:00] Tiphani shares how she became confident to have this conversation with people.
[13:20] Regret parents and the need for healing resources for parents.
[15:05] Carter shares his feelings toward his parents and the series of events that led him to have those emotions.
[18:20] Carter on the impact circumcision has had on his life.
[26:19] Tiphani responds, validates Carter's feelings, and shares her own.
[30:25] Carter on wanting others to acknowledge his experience and the impact of circumcision on sexuality.
[35:45] Carter and Tiphani on what they need from each other, and the only way to go forward.
[41:50] Tiphani and Carter clarify their needs.
[47:40] Carter on wanting his mom to work with him.
[52:17] The challenge of acknowledging love even when we feel suffering or harm.
[54:10] Carter on the changes he wants on the issue of circumcision and reasons he wants his mother involved in activism.
[01:01:20] Carter thanks his mother for her willingness to have the conversation. Tiphani says she is proud of him.
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Carter Steinhoff and His Mother Discuss Circumcision - Emotional Relationship Conversation (#003)