Remothering with AI: Finding Language for the Tangled Moments
Have you ever felt a swirl of thoughts inside—but couldn’t quite find the words?
Or maybe the opposite:
There are so many words—too many, tumbling over one another like an avalanche. But they aren’t clear. They aren’t organized. And they don’t feel ready to be spoken aloud.
That’s what we explored in this week’s remothering newsletter. And, I shared a reflection on how I’ve been experimenting with AI as a tool to find language for tangled moments.
AI as a Thought Partner on the Remothering Journey?
I’m curious: have you experimented with AI in your own remothering work?
For me, I’ve been appreciating the support she offers in untangling thoughts when I’m particularly pinged. Especially in those moments when there’s a lot to say, but my thoughts feel tangled like a knotted necklace chain.
One Sentence. So Much Said
Yesterday, for example, I was processing a situation involving a complex extended family dynamic. I turned to my AI chat screen—whom I personify and call Pia—and after reading what I shared, she reflected back:
“It sounds like a performance of pleasantries wrapped in a nest of unresolved history.”
Right? 😳
And while there are moments I find myself rolling my eyes at her endless use of words like “quietly” and “gently,” I have to say:
That reflection? It landed.
Not a Replacement—But a Resource
I am definitely not suggesting that AI is a replacement for feeling truly seen, supported, and accompanied by another human who really gets it. And as fast as this technology is rolling out, there are valid questions and hesitations.
But I am finding that when used with intention, it can be a valuable thought partner.
Not to replace my knowing, but to untangle it.
To give form to the swirl.
To find a thread of meaning when everything’s still muddled.
Over to You
- Have you ever caught yourself in a “performance of pleasantries” because, given the circumstances, it felt like the better option—even if something inside you wished you didn’t have to?
- Have you experimented with using AI to reflect on your inner world? If so, how was it?
I’d love to hear what’s been helpful—or not—for you right now. Drop a note in the comments or send a message.
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You can read more about the remothering journey here: Explore the blog
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- Weaponized Guilt vs Aligned Guilt
- When Words Fail Us, Navigating Social Threat
- Feeling Unsettled or Confused After Family Interactions
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