How To Respond When People Ask or Want to Commiserate as an Alienated Parent
Download MP3What To Say When They Ask About Your Kids & The Urge to Commiserate as an Alienated Parent
In episode 126 of the Beyond the High Road podcast, Shelby Milford discusses strategies for responding to questions about your kids and dealing with people who want to commiserate over difficult family situations. Shelby combines insights from a previously unreleased video with reflections prompted by a scene from the TV show White Lotus. Listeners will learn a three-step process for succinctly responding to inquiries about their children and setting boundaries to avoid oversharing. Additionally, Shelby provides her thoughts on handling commiserative conversations, emphasizing the importance of practicing responses and focusing on one's own well-being. This episode is particularly valuable for those navigating the challenges of parental alienation and seeking to maintain healthy relationships while preserving their mental health.
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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
02:08 Handling Questions About Your Kids
08:19 Practicing Your Responses
11:27 Dealing with Commiseration
18:07 Understanding Others' Perspectives
20:50 Focusing on Personal Healing
25:30 Setting Boundaries and Moving Forward
31:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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