Ep 6. Back in Brooklyn

In Iyanla, Fix My Life season 9 episode 6 "Back in Brooklyn," Iyanla travels to Brooklyn to meet with three siblings who have been estranged for over 20 years. The siblings – two sisters and a brother – are all successful in their own right, but their relationship has been fractured since childhood due to a traumatic incident involving their mother and one of the siblings.

As Iyanla sits down with each sibling individually, she uncovers the deep-rooted emotional trauma and pain that each one has been carrying for years. The brother, who has been the primary instigator of the family feud, reveals that he harbors intense guilt over what happened to their mother and feels that his sisters blame him for it. One of the sisters admits that she has been using drugs to numb her pain and that she struggles with feelings of abandonment from her siblings.

Throughout the episode, Iyanla leads the family through a series of emotional exercises and conversations, pushing them to confront their past and work through their individual and collective trauma. She facilitates a ceremony in which they each have the opportunity to ask forgiveness from one another and express their love and gratitude.

The episode is an emotional rollercoaster, as the siblings grapple with decades of hurt and misunderstandings. However, the healing journey that unfolds is also incredibly powerful, as the siblings begin to rediscover their connection and start to rebuild their relationship. By the end of the episode, there are tears, hugs, and a sense of hope for a brighter future.

Overall, "Back in Brooklyn" is an introspective and deeply moving episode of Iyanla, Fix My Life that explores the complex dynamics of sibling relationships and the power of forgiveness and healing.