Dealing with Difficult Family Members and Complex Dynamics

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This chapter explores the challenges of navigating toxic relationships and complex dynamics within families, including clashing of minds, defending siblings, and overprotective parents, particularly during the holiday season. It also discusses the friction between young adults and their families in asserting adult boundaries and handling differing political beliefs within families.

As the holiday season approaches so does the expectation to start seeing family, including difficult family members who you would rather avoid. In today's episode we are joined by Alexis Fernandez, the host of the show Do You F***ing Mind, to gain a better understanding of how we can navigate those who we may be related to by blood but have a hard time being around, including:

Narcissistic parents and in laws
Jealous family members
Family members with political differences
Depressed parents
Compulsive liars and gossips
Critical and judgemental family members
The argument starters and energy vampires

We also provide tips for setting boundaries and actually sticking with them, the courage to stand up for yourself, how to have difficult conversations, knowing when enough is enough and how to walk away, alongside much more. As the holiday season approaches, we are sending you love and strength.

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