35 | Beyond Punishment: Creating the Safety That Invites Truth — Candid Conversation with Sharaya Maples (Part 2)

2025-11-13

What if your teen isn’t lying to be defiant — but because they don’t feel safe telling you the truth? In this Episode, my daughter, Sharaya and I have an honest conversation about what’s underneath teen lies — fear, shame, self-protection, and a longing to be understood. How creating a safe space transforms teen honesty. You’ll hear moments from our own story, including the choices we made as parents that rebuilt trust after painful breakdowns, and the small shifts that helped our daughter feel safe enough to be honest again. Trust isn’t built...

What if your teen isn’t lying to be defiant — but because they don’t feel safe telling you the truth?

In this Episode, my daughter, Sharaya and I have an honest conversation about what’s underneath teen lies — fear, shame, self-protection, and a longing to be understood. How creating a safe space transforms teen honesty. You’ll hear moments from our own story, including the choices we made as parents that rebuilt trust after painful breakdowns, and the small shifts that helped our daughter feel safe enough to be honest again. Trust isn’t built with your child through punishment — it’s built through understanding and safety.

If you’re ready to go deeper in building lasting connection in your relationships — I’m hosting a FREE workshop on November 17th.

This is the hour every mom needs if you’re tired of walking on eggshells or feeling shut out of your teen’s heart. You’ll learn how to rebuild trust, stop the cycle of silence, and restore meaningful connection… even if things feel tense right now.

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What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

Why teens lie even when it seems “illogical”
How to respond in a way that builds trust rather than panic, punishment, or fear
Why “tell me more” can open a door your teen thought was locked
What helped us repair connection after moments we got it wrong

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