From Psychologies · Laurena Valette · · 1m
Florence stops weekly calls to mother at 55
At 55, Florence ended weekly calls to her mother, feeling for the first time like an adult.
In brief
At 55, Florence ended weekly calls to her mother, feeling for the first time like an adult. Florence stopped calling her mother every Sunday at age 55, feeling for the first time like an adult. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Florence stops weekly calls to mother
Florence stopped calling her mother every Sunday at age 55.
“Pour la première fois, j'ai eu l'impression d'être adulte”
Why Florence changed her habit
Florence ended the habit to regain control over her relationship with her mother.
Daughtering process
Adult daughters actively redefine their relationship with mothers through conscious choices.
“daughtering”
Psychological study on adult relationships
A 2026 Baylor University study shows adult daughters constantly evaluate their relationship quality with mothers.
Setting boundaries without breaking ties
Setting limits helps adult daughters feel autonomy without losing their mother's connection.
What this means for adult relationships
Ending habitual calls can mark a new, chosen way of being connected rather than a broken relationship.
What matters most
Florence stopped calling her mother every Sunday at age 55, feeling for the first time like an adult.
