

910: 90% of the Time, Parents Aren't Toxic Every Time | Feedback Friday
Oct 13, 2023
This discussion dives deep into the psychological toll of growing up with parents who are abusive, even just 10% of the time. It offers strategies for enduring such dynamics and emphasizes the importance of seeking help. The conversation also unpacks the complexities of non-monogamous relationships and how to communicate differing desires between partners. Additionally, it tackles the challenges of refusing a job promotion that demands excessive work hours, all while critiquing the manipulative nature of multi-level marketing schemes.
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Reporting Abuse
- Report parental abuse to Child Protective Services or a mandated reporter like a teacher or counselor.
- Develop a safety plan with a trusted adult, including alternative places to stay if abuse occurs again.
Interacting with Abusive Parents
- Prioritize staying safe; avoid conflict with abusive parents if directly confronting them poses further risks.
- Consider leaving home or seeking removal to ensure safety if possible, though this is difficult.
Communicating Relationship Needs
- Communicate your need for monogamy clearly to your partner; it's a valid relationship preference.
- Don't compromise your values for a partner; differing relationship needs might mean incompatibility.