The Shrieking Cactus
Joy V. \ud83c\udf35A newsletter for adult daughters (and sons) of difficult mothers, by health journalist Joy Victory.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 90 | Subscribers | Read | shriekingcactus.substack.com |
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Latest Issues
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When your mother breaks your heart on Valentine's Day
I made this half-broken heart pendant from scraps of glass (right). I have always been drawn to heart shapes, for not-so-subtle reasons.
Dialectical thinking (for times like these)
COVID-era chalk art by my daughter, with a little help from me.
Protecting your heart from a difficult mother
“Mona Lupe” by artist César Martinez / South Texas Art Museum / photo: me, 2025
I'm rebranding The Shrieking Cactus newsletter
There’s another name for the prickly pear cactus. The devil’s tongue.
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I write for and about adult children of difficult mothers. \ud83c\udf35 My spirit plant is the prickly pear. ATX-based health editor, mom, nature lover.
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