844: Dropping the Bomb: His Sister's His Mom | Feedback Friday

Jun 9, 2023

A listener seeks advice on whether to reveal a dark family secret that could hurt a cousin. The hosts discuss the complexities of family dynamics shaped by abuse and mental health, alongside the importance of honesty. Another segment tackles the aftermath of a suicide attempt, focusing on recovery and job uncertainties. Relationship trust issues arise when a fiancée's work involvement feels too close, prompting a conversation about communication before marriage. Lastly, there's humor interjected into travel frustrations and public hygiene dilemmas.

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ADVICE

Disclosing an Incestuous Secret

Tell Mark the truth about his parentage, as he likely suspects it.
Support him through the process, but avoid revealing the father's identity without absolute certainty.

INSIGHT

Genetic Health Risks

Mark deserves to know his true parentage for potential future family planning.
There might be genetic health risks associated with incest that he should be aware of.

ADVICE

Prioritizing Mental Health

Prioritize mental health and recovery over immediate career concerns.
Focus on self-care and allow career questions to be informed by your improved well-being.

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Your family tree has a few branches that are a little more entwined than most — outside of old-world royalty and down-home banjo duelists. You happen to know a particularly dark secret about a troubled cousin's parentage, but you're wondering if telling him would be helpful or hurtful. What should you do? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Would it be helpful or hurtful to disclose an incestuous family secret to the cousin it most affects?
You've been deemed "unfit for duty" after attempting suicide. While you consider yourself lucky to be alive, you're wondering how to get a new job — and maintain insurance to cover meds and the help you need — with this on your record.
Your fiancée's ongoing involvement with a "business" contact feels a lot like an emotional affair — something you endured in a past relationship and aren't eager to repeat. How do you address this before trust in your betrothed has irrevocably eroded?
How do you help your mother move on from the death of your father when she's vehemently opposed to the idea of therapy? [This segment is sponsored by BetterHelp. Big thanks to Haesue Jo, Head of Clinical Operations at BetterHelp!]
When traveling, what is the most tactful way to tell someone in a neighboring seat that their disgusting habits are unacceptable?
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