612: Cautioning Creepy Dad's Current Clan | Feedback Friday
Jan 14, 2022
A listener grapples with the haunting past of a predatory stepfather and seeks ways to protect his new family. The hosts discuss the moral complexities of reporting fraudulent behavior from a toxic business partner while considering the impact on innocent affiliates. There's also a deep dive into managing a partner's anxiety and the emotional toll it can take. Lastly, the podcast offers advice on setting healthy boundaries with in-laws, emphasizing the importance of communication in maintaining marital independence.
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Stepdad Caught Taking Photos
A 16-year-old girl caught her stepdad taking photos of her in the shower, leading to her parents' divorce.
He remarried, has stepchildren, and a baby on the way, causing the girl concern.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Warning the New Family
Contact the new wife directly, anonymously or not, sharing your story and evidence.
Consider contacting CPS if the wife doesn't believe you, but gather solid evidence first.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Telling Half-Brothers
Tell your half-brothers if you feel they are at risk, but consider your motivation carefully.
Revenge rarely gives closure, focus on processing your trauma.
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Your mom and stepdad split up when she caught him trying to take pictures of you -- at age 16 -- in the shower. Now he's remarried with new stepchildren and a baby on the way. How can you warn his new family about his predatory proclivities before he ruins their lives too? This and more here on Feedback Friday!
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The stepdad who was caught trying to take pictures of you in the shower when you were a teenager now has a new family, new stepchildren, and a new baby on the way. How can you prevent him from preying on them?
You've discovered hard evidence that your toxic, soon-to-be-ex-business partner is guilty of fraud. The vengeful part of you really wants to report her to the authorities, but you don't want your other partner, who you like and respect, to suffer blowback. What's the right thing to do?
Your significant other's anxiety has only gotten worse over the years, and their constant need for validation and reassurance is draining. How can you support their quest to become mentally healthier without becoming emotionally exhausted yourself?
You consider yourself a strong, knowledgeable, take-no-crap woman, but you've been fired from two jobs this year for "not fitting with company culture." So you started your own business, which you love, but you can't overcome the guilt of providing less for your family than you did as someone else's unsatisfied employee. What should you do?
You really do love your future mother-in-law, but you're not jazzed about her plans to live in your backyard guesthouse permanently when you tie the knot with her son. Is it wrong for you to want boundaries between yourself and your extended family while building a family of your own?
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