I finally sought help from a therapist who explained the dangers of further engaging in this toxic relationship. I’ve since learned a few things about how to handle a difficult family member. Whenever I feel bad about putting myself first, I resort to these seven techniques....
Relationships with toxic parents can be hard to walk away from. You may need distance from your parents to create the boundaries that you’re unable to make verbally. Some people cut off from family for that reason or due to unresolvedanger and resentmentfrom childhood. Cut-offs may be neces...
However, it is always better to plan for the future. If your parents don’t have a life insurance plan, talk to them directly. Remember, it’s never too late to have a policy. Burial insurance can be a savior by covering the funeral costs. Burial life insurance is nothing but a perma...
I believe the best way to deal with toxic people is to not deal with them at all; to avoid them. In some cases it may not be an option, but more often than not, it is. This is why I encourage you to really think about the options you truly have with every toxic person in your...
While not all highly narcissistic parents behave the same way, there are some universal themes. Here are six toxic traits they share: 1. They are supportive in public but critical in private. They might be front and center cheering their kids on at the soccer game. But the...
"The Positive Mindset Podcast" How to handle toxic energy and move forward in a positive light. (Podcast Episode 2023) - Plot summary, synopsis, and more...
How to handle your adult children’s disapproval is a tough area to discuss. Estranged relationships between an adult child and parent are almost always skewed but if I were to pick one reason for an adult child’s disapproval of their parent(s), I would use the word,expectation. ...
It makes it harder for the child to handle chaos. How do you define an overprotective parent? Overprotective parent wants to protect their children from harm, physical pain, unhappiness, rejection, hurt feelings, failure, and disappointments. When it comes to their children, these parents are ...
It takes time and you will need to stick with it. Before I tell you how to handle disrespectful behavior in your child, let’s talk a little about what’s going on with them. If your kid has suddenly started talking back, rolling her eyes and copping an attitude, as annoyin...
Toxic Sexuality: How Disgust at the Thought of Gay Male Sexuality Threatens the Parental Rights of Gay Male ParentsLeinauer, MarkArizona State Law Journal