🎙️ Created, written & performed by: Ellen J. Wanjiru | 🎥 Produced by: Ellen Tha Great Productions, LLC
In this heartfelt (and hilariously awkward) session, I open up to Dr. Joy about something many adult children face: the emotional shift from being cared for… to becoming the one who worries.
My mom’s been traveling abroad, and while I’m thrilled she’s living her life, I’ve been spiraling with questions like:
😅 Is she okay?
😅 Is she safe?
😅 Is she… alive?!
With Dr. Joy, I explore:
The tender reality of separation anxiety as parents age
The emotional tug-of-war of role reversal
Why protecting loved ones can feel impossible
The humor (and truth) in navigating the “protective daughter era”
✨ And yes — imaginary Dr. Joy suggests I invite my very real, very Kenyan mom to a session… which goes exactly how you’d expect.
Do you struggle with parental separation anxiety too? Let’s talk in the comments.