It’s been a tough stretch for Mina Starsiak Hawk, who’s dealing with the end of her popular show, Good Bones, as well as some heavy drama within her family. The HGTV star and her mom, Karen E. Laine, have been at odds, and their show is now nearing its finale. This isn't just about a TV series—it’s personal.

In a candid episode of her “Mina AF” podcast on October 10, Mina, 39, spilled details about the last time she communicated with her mom before things got complicated. That final interaction? An email thread from a whole year ago. Can you believe it? It’s been that long.

Reflecting on that email exchange, Mina said, “It just made me even more sad.” She went on to explain how frustrating it is not knowing how to move forward. “I really want to find a way, but the problem with so many relationship issues is that there are so many layers and strings attached. It’s like untangling a giant knot, you know?”

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She continued, “Here’s what I’m trying to figure out: if we could just cut all the strings—work ties, financial ties, all the stuff that keeps people stuck in relationships, whether it’s marriage, friendship, or family—what would happen? If we could just let go of all the expectations and reliance, would it be possible to simply choose to move forward? Like, ‘I need nothing from you, you need nothing from me, and we’re just deciding to let go of the past or work through it.’ I’m just thinking out loud here, but it’s something I’ve been wrestling with.”

Unexpected Text Message Sparks Hope—and Uncertainty

On the very day the podcast episode was recorded, Karen reached out for the first time in a long while, sending a text message. She suggested they have a conversation. Can you imagine how Mina must have felt?

“I got a text from my mom this morning saying maybe we should talk,” Mina shared with her listeners. “We haven’t spoken in so long. It came early this morning, and I just didn’t really know what to do with it. Do I reply? Do I ignore it? It’s a lot to process.”

Mina Starsiak Hawk wears pink long sleeve top — Courtesy of Mina Starsiak Hawk/Instagram

Mina didn’t reveal whether she responded to the text. But this isn’t the only strained relationship she’s dealing with. She’s also not on good terms with her brother, Tad Starsiak, after a heated exchange led her to realize he wasn’t someone she wanted in her life anymore. Family dynamics can be so complex, right?

A Look Back at Karen’s Role in the Family Business

Karen stepped away from the family business, Two Chicks and a Hammer, back in 2019. However, she continued to make appearances on Good Bones, sharing her expertise as the go-to DIY expert alongside other family members. Her presence on the show was always a reminder of the close-knit bond the family once shared—or at least seemed to share on camera.

Mina first dropped the bombshell about their falling out during an August 28 podcast episode. Fans were shocked, and so far, Karen hasn’t publicly addressed the situation. It’s left many wondering what’s really going on behind closed doors.