Brendon Marotta

Carter Steinhoff and His Mother Discuss Circumcision – Emotional Relationship Conversation

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In this episode, a mother and son discuss circumcision.

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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.