what makes this sad is when EvaMilan said "you did the best you could" as a mom but in the episode with Taissir she explicitly said she didn't do her best on purpose. this is so complicated and painful and important to watch.

A mother should never make her children feel like they hold her back or keep her from being happy. Being a mother is hard and you do miss out on a lot of things when you have them young, but you should never make them feel guilty for you being alone or not accomplishing your potential. Your child should always feel like the most important thing in the world and wanted, not like a burden.

Why does the mother seems to be so entitled and the daughter so down to earth?

'you made me feel like a really bad kid before i even had a chance to be one' I relate to that so much!

the younger daughter seems indoctrinated by the mom to be on her side, putting her mom first before her own feelings. the older daughter seems to realise how bad her mum treated her growing up and is understandably angry and disappointed that she never got what she needed to flourish. the mother seems unwilling or incapable of accepting that she did a bad job even though she admitted that she didn't try her best. I am so so sad for the children in this situation.

Sadly, I think Edina is someone consumed by selfishness, anger and regret. The first damaged person is just herself. Hope she will find a way to get over her past and to improve the relationships with her daughters!

I'm very shocked she didn't say anything to comfort her daughter when she cried

"I would never help someone that's in a better position than me" Interesting.

I would love to see the sisters talk. The difference between how they interact with their mom is pretty apparent. This daughter seems to feel empathy towards her mother despite Edina resenting her kids while Taissir seemed to have resentment because of her mother's resentment towards her kids. I assume they were raised pretty differently.

Edina seems so resentful and cynical towards her life in general and even towards her children. She seems like she's listening to her children but not really understanding what they're saying. Edina says she felt alone in her life. You would think she wouldn't want her kids to feel the same way or that she would at least understand and sympathize with them. She thinks the world, and her children, owe her something. It sucks to say..but that's not how life works. She'll never be happy if she is always comparing the amount of good life experiences she has to someone else's.

"You felt trapped having kids" ugh that just makes me sad that the daughter feels like she was a mistake

Such a shame how she's made her kids feel like they were some kind of "mistake" or "barrier" in her life..

Oh wow... Children are your choice! If you don't want kids, please please don't have them - this is the relationship that will come of it. And it's really not healthy. Oh my...

As sad as it is, I'm not surprised that Edina has been and still is single.

the mother is emotionally distant from her child. she doesn't know how to have a healthy relationship with her children emotionally

I feel soo sad for the daughter.

What shook me was that when her daughter was crying and pouring her heart out, she didn't even flinch.

wow, the dynamic is so different

More proof that older kids get the shorter end of the stick.

"I would never help someone who is in better position than me" ???? This mom really upsets me

The mother obviously feels entitled. The world owes you nothing. However it can offer you anything you want and need but it is up to you to obtain it. A want without action is just a wish.

The fact that she dares to blame their children for her decisions is sickening. It seems that the other daughter is way more affected by it than this one. Is sad and I hope she finds forgiveness.

What a mother..." I wouldnt help anyone better off then me, richer or younger" she comes across as a entitled, complaining, selfish bad role model of a mother. How did her daughters turn out so nice and down to earth?

the mother has the mentality of a child!! the daughter is so much more mature. the world owes everyone something, but at the end of the day stop wallowing in self pity and move on

It's astounding how Edina's relationship with her daughters can simultaneously be so similar and yet so different. For me, the actual ideas and content communicated in many of Edina and EvaMilan's answers conveys the same strain in the relationship that so many of us can't relate to but that Taissir knows all too well. But the manner in which they interact appears quite dissimilar from the interview with Taissir. The elder sister expressed a desire to have a more deliberate and honest connection with her mother, but did so in a calm, reserved manner that almost seemed resigned to the fact that her hope may not ever come true. She may be at a place where she has more fully accepted what her relationship with her mother will always be. Here, EvaMilan is much more emotional. We see such big, beautiful smiles but also tears shed amidst guilt that she somehow robbed her mother of opportunities at happiness. Your videos are so intriguing that it's hard to observe without trying to make inferences -- I feel as if Edina and EvaMilan have a closer relationship in some part due to the fact that EvaMilan is more willing to accept responsibility and blame for some of Edina's life circumstances. Not to say that blame is deserved or justified (because I certainly don't feel that it is), but it may be what Edina is looking for and expecting in her children. I think they're all incredibly brave for sharing these intimate moments with us. Many responses including mine contain some degree of judgment of Edina, but she must be applauded for conquering her nerves, which do seem to play a bigger role with her than either of her daughters, and opening up to the world with her opinions and ideas about life and family.

I want to hug the daughter so badly! and cry!

the daughter's very right, the world doesn't owe us anything, and thinking that all the time, it'll just make you miserable. I went to the poorest countries, and their smile is 10x more than the people I see on the subways. somehow, the people who have the littlest find their appreciation. at the same time, poverty is a disease and it's definitely not right, but going around, not helping people just because they're "better" off than you is a skewed way to live.

This woman seems so great. Kind, down-to-earth and intelligent despite the kind of mother she got. Good for her . The world owed her a better mom.

how can this mother have a companion and be happy when she is so limited in heart?

This mother is enraging. She has absolutely 0% insight into what she has done to her children and 0% empathy even after the fact.. How do people like this exist? :@

I think a lot of people viewing have their own opinions and are projecting their own unrealistic ideals of what motherhood means on Edina. No one has mentioned the fact that this womxn had children and had to deal with no help (i.e. dead beat dads). Being a single mom is hard as fuck. Edina also seems to be parenting from a space of unresolved pain. I appreciate her honesty and vulnerability. If anything, this video and the one before with Taissir have taught me how difficult motherhood is. And how mothers are people too, who have the potential to fuck up but also still deserve love and understanding. It's a tough job. Thanks again Skin Deep, I always leave these videos having experienced something new or having thought about humanity in a more complex/nuanced way. This docu-series is the highlight of my life.

I think one of the reasons why people are so angry in the comments - and believe me, I'm one of them, listening to Edina talk is borderline rage-inducing - is because the mom is never going to change. It's one thing if you've messed up in life and grow and change from that, and accept responsibility for your shortcomings; we all make mistakes. But Edina lacks the self-awareness and maturity to apologize for the tremendous hurt she's inflicted upon her kids. She isn't going to heal because she doesn't think she's done anything wrong. I hope her kids have good support networks outside of their family and have access to therapy; unfortunately, they're going to have to heal on their own.

I feel bad for the way Edina thinks and reacts, for the way she was raised that way, the good she could bring without it and the fact that she has influenced her children that way. This and Tassir's were difficult to watch, but showed me how I do not want to be in life and with my children.

This really pains me to watch because I am seeing a possibility of my future self in the mother. I am 22 and although I have no children I see the hard shell all over her from holding on to the past and what "could" have or "should" have happened. Honestly, I was getting irritated by the mothers responses but listening to her with humble ears I realize this is just the way she has allowed life to groom her. I don't agree with everything she says but I do see that by being unforgiving towards life and yourself you can end up pushing the world away and being disconnected from the ones that love you. ugh, I can hardly explain well but this taught me a lot. I want to let go of my "should have's and could have's" before I allow them cultivate my thoughts and limits of love.

Edina as a person is a reminder that parents are ACTUAL people, they aren't perfect. They have character flaws that come through when parenting. Honestly, a lot of single moms feel a lot of resentment and it is completely understandable because they are doing it all alone and it is exhausting. She did what she could in her circumstances, but I really do hope that she lets go some of the pessimism she has built up as a defense for 20 plus years.

I feel sad for the mom and her children. The mom, Edina was a young mother who was overwhelmed with her situation and saw her youth ripped away from her. While the mother may not receive an award for mother of the year she does not reserve the title of the 'worst mom'. Her situation highlights the reality of having kids young and being alone. It is easy to point to examples of other single moms but everyone is not the same and Edina may have needed help and encouragement from someone else. As a consequence of her being overwhelmed thereby leading to depression and being alone she set goals for her (to be an okay mom) and her daughters have been hurt . I pray that both the mother and her children would be able to let go of all the past hurt and opportunities and create new wonderful memories.

From watching both Eva milans interview with her daughters, I feel the connection and relationship with Edina seems much stronger and geninue than tassir

Eva literally feel bad because she exists cause her mother inadvertently made her feel that way :(

There is a deep sadness in the eyes of Edina. I hope she allows herself the happiness she deserves. Don't give up on each other ladies. Keep on loving and being honest with each other.

"I'd never help someone who was in a better position than me" - That statement made me so sad...

The mother is very narcissistic. I can understand why her life experience and how her upbringing has effected her, but I feel for her children. Having been raised myself by a narcissistic mother (although admittedly my mother was much more mature) I embathize with the stuggle, and applaud their resiliency an effort to better themselves. I don't believe she is trying to be a "bad mom" as so many people keep saying. I don't blame her for never being taught how to parent, or how to deal with her emotions properly. I do blame her for not actively seeking help, and I can blame the society that makes narcissistic mother, but niether of which is really satisfying or helps anything. I just hope that the family is able to work on there communication in the future, and that the children are able to better themselves as they go though adulthood

Its unfortunate that the people in the comments are judging the mom so harshly. She is HURT. She's damaged and she's weakened. She's allowed to feel how she feels and to be bitter and cynical and angry and etc. She just needs to heal. She will.

i was listening to this without watching it and I thought the Mom was the daughter...I hope this aids them in their growth..I appreciate the candidness.

I am sending my love towards the mom...she has so much pain and needs love.

I see that Edina's character is being criticized in both videos but I really appreciate her honesty. She shouldn't be judged for her feelings.

Those videos are unbelievable! It's like the mother is a different person to all her 3 kids! The things she says. For me it's like those kids got send to Earth to let this woman grow a human being. It's not about her having children early, and missing on things because many young women do, but it was for her to slowly learn how to love.

Love watching these videos! I would love to see one of a father/daughter, especially with a daughter in their late teens because I think it would be something a lot of viewers could relate to!

The world throws a lot of crap at a lot of people, but you get to decide if you want to turn bitter and angry. But deciding to be bitter and angry only hurts you, and the ones that love you, as seen in these videos. =/ I think it's telling that Edina didn't really come up with an answer for her mom's best qualities besides "you did it." :/ I feel bad for everyone involved in this selection of videos. Taissir seems (rightfully) upset that her mom made her feel like a burden, and Edina seems to have taken the super understanding route where she dismisses *her* pain because her mom had a difficult life and has a right to be upset. I hope all of their lives get better and that the mother and children find peace.

seeing the mothers experience with each daughter is crazy

What an amazing daughter she raised! To cry and realize what her mom had to go through being a mom and the sacrifices.....I pary to God, my daughter and son will have the same sentiments as this young lady. My kids are young and I have a long way to go.....but I feel the sting of loneliness and letting my life pass me by because I am a single mom with a career. I am so happy that this young lady acknowledged the struggles that most of us single moms go through.

I love and relate to the mom Edina. The miracle of being so honest open and vulnerable when you’ve been so hurt...yes it wasn’t fair to the kids (specifically the oldest) but we’re just human, we’re just finding our way.

This channel is by far the best one out there. Love these videos!!

Jealousy and envy have a dark root in the mother's heart.

I think feeling sorry for yourself and entitled as a single parent for too long robs the parent of experiencing the lessons and opportunities parenting provides. Yes it’s hard and lonely but that’s why it’s essential to become vulnerable and now when to ask for help and build a community. I feel like her daughter could have got an amazing healing opportunity from this conversation but she spent most of it reassuring her mother

“she’s a person” that’s how I feel about my 21yr old daughter. I still can’t believe she’s 21!

SHE SAT THERE AND ACTUALLY HAD A SMIRK ON HER FACE WHEN HER DAUGHTER WAS CRYING, NARC BEHAVIOUR....IT IS ALL ABOUT ME.... IF THE CHILDREN WERE HOLDING YOU BACK, THEN STOP HAVING THEM...DONT BLAME THEM FOR YOUR WEAK CHOICES AND PERSONALITY. GEEEEZEEEE I have watched all three videos of her and the children, THIS WOMAN NEEDS HELP!

I have a feeling their relationship has gotten better since they had that conversation, it hasn't been easy for Edina as a single parent and from the look of things she's done a great job since she was 20. STAY POSITIVE

This is like seeing my family dynamic (me being the oldest kid) and it's pretty sickening

Mom is in serious survival mode. She wouldn’t even allow her tears to fall. Pain on both sides. She did much better than some. These girls are articulate..despite it she raised them..she kept them together

they seem to have a better relationship than the other daughter, but this lady seems to think the world owes her something bc she had kids young. that was her decision so live with it

How can u just watch your kid cry in front on you without reaching out .. I guess everyone's different

This is so sad. No child should EVER have to say to their parent, "I feel bad, because you never really got to live life because you had kids," like...the way she says it, the way she got so emotional immediately after asking that question says a lot. Her mother probably brought that up so much throughout their lives and that is so wrong. Lady, no one held a gun to your head and forced you to have children. You could have had abortions, you could have looked into adoption. No child should ever feel unwanted, or feel like their a burden/obligation. Wtf man this is so upsetting.

I feel really sad watching the older children fill the emotional needs and validate her experience and not the other way around. The daughter here is even upset that her own existence took away from her mum's happiness. This is really really sad.

I want to see this whole family do this she has another child too right ? I find them so real. Even if I don't agree with everything.

I appreciate Edina’s honesty so much

This is eerily like my relationship with my mom and my older sister's relationship with my mom. I would love to see EvaMilan come back in a few years and maybe her maturity/reality of the world will convince her of Taissir's mindset. One wants to give her mother the world, one wants to show her mother what the real world is. Crazy.

i have so, SO many thoughts. but i’m gonna keep most of them to myself...and just say that EvaMilan is beautiful, wise, and so strong. I hope she sees those things in herself.

I'm surprised that so many people have no empathy for the Mom and no understanding of the daughters yearning to please her mom and make her comfortable. You have to learn at some point your parents are people too.

Both her kids have her smile its so beautiful💕

I like this kind of a talk.....need that in my many relationships with friends and families😍

People need to lay off this mom. She reminds me of my own mother and myself. We grew up together, she had me so young. We had to figure out life together. While it's not the perfect mom and daughter relationship, it's still deep and meaningful. My mom is my best friend and my platonic life partner. We've been there for each other when we had nothing and no one else. While, yes, we have some major issues and I don't understand most of my childhood I wouldn't trade my mother for anyone. I just try to learn from what we went through and try to make my kid's lives better. You don't just wake up and have all the answers once you have a kid.

I feel like she just wants her children to be independent and not clingy but her children (especially daughters) needed her to be there and to be more supportive and present. But she was too broken and hurt herself to realise that. I hope they can all heal and grow from all of this. 💕

What a wonderful daughter helping her mom connect she's struggling not because she's bad

mom has a chip on her shoulders.

I think a lot of you, people in the comments - are very quick to judge Edina. You don't know her, or her mental state. We just got a glimpse into their mother/daughter relationship, we know very little about it. I agree, It looks like she has issues to work on but she's definitely been through some hard things in life and needs to heal from that. Who are you, to say that she's a toxic mother and a bad person?

So sad how she immediately started crying and couldn't contain it when the question was brought up😭😢

The world doesn't owe anyone anything. Especially with the way us humans have treated it over all these years. If you want something then you need to work and go get it yourself. That's how things work. You can't just sit around waiting for things to happen for you, it'll never happen that way. The world waits for no one, either you create your own opportunities and go for it....or wait around forever just for nothing to happen. I'm also a firm believer that what you put out into the universe is what you will receive in turn, so don't be like this mom and constantly be negative and loathing about things that happened to her when there's people out here that have been through much worse. If you spread more positivity you'll get more positivity in return :).

she must of done an alright job the daughter, is very intelligent, compassionate and wise. beautiful young woman x

Omg I would to be apart of this show , its amazing really breaking through things we never talk about or keep to ourself this show segments allow people to see themselves thru other people eyes and allow people to say what they think , I love these &' would love to be apart of it

Wow! I started with the video with her son. I feel like this is two different people. Absolutely heartbreaking, somewhat relatable. My parents had me young, it wasn’t good. I had my daughter young, and raised her alone. I feel like if I would have waited until I was in my late 20s or even 30s I would have probably done better. The older I get the more I realize we all have endless amounts of growing to do

I wanna see more parent-kid videos!! loved this

she is amazing and reading to be mother feel and as woman love it !

This woman won't help someone who's younger than her or has more money than her? Hm no wonder she hasn't gotten anywhere with her life. If you feel the world owes you something then you get nothing. This woman doesn't deserve children. There are amazing people in this world who would give anything to have children. This daughter feels bad for holding her mom back from having a significant other? No. She doesn't have anyone because she's awful and toxic.

EvaMilan reminds me of Crazy Eyes!! Edina has beautiful daughters!

This mother has alot of self growth to work on.

That mother has MADE the daughter feel like she missed out by having kids. What the hell. She has amazing and beautiful children. What does she think a man is going to give her that's greater than that? I would be filled to the brim with love for those kids. And so grateful. I think they probably feel not worth so much because of the mom's attitude/message. And that really breaks my heart.

after watching all of Edina's videos, I feel for her, but I don't like her. I understand the habit of pointing fingers & refusing blame because of fear and hurt, but I feel no sympathy for her. Edina reminds me of my own mother in a lot of ways, so I'm sure that my perspective is biased, but I know that if I become a mother, I'll be taking care of myself so that I can give my kids a better life. it makes me angry to see that Edina has allowed her hurt to affect her relationship with her children so deeply.

Something people need to learn, a child has ALL the rights, a parent has ALL the responsibilities. A child has the right to love, respect, understanding, compassion. A parent has the responsibility to do all of that AND more. If a person knows they CANNOT uphold these responsibilities for the REST OF THEIR LIVES, maybe they should really rethink parenthood.

Here I see that this daughter understands why her mother is deeply hurt, I think empathy is very important.

The mother's laugh looks so forced as if she needs to fake every seemingly positive feeling toward her daughter.

this is everything.

This mother is unbearable. So selfish and detached.

I actually bawled like a baby for most of this for reasons I'm now realizing are deeply psychological in nature. Getting that assessed soon...

I love this show so much

young girls can learn a lot from this woman's story!!

As much as I could feel so much pain in Edina's other daughter (Taissir) I couldn't help but sympathize with Edina a bit more in this video. Trying to imagine what it's like being a woman and a single parent of 3 kids?! I just couldn't. There's so much pressure placed on women to be "great moms" (whatever that means) and often with no support. Considering the cards Edina was dealt she did the best she could with the little she had. And I'm so in love with EvaMilan, she has such a beautiful spirit and so in touch with her emotions.

please feature more of these narcissistic, bitter mothers who gnaw at their unsuspecting children so they can feel better about themselves...society needs to stay clear and daughters be healed.

I want to give Eva a big tight hug!

the daughter looks like crazy eyes from Orange is the new black

Her best qualities as a mother? Yeah, I got nothing.