565: My Manipulative Sister: How Can We Resist Her? | Feedback Friday
Sep 24, 2021
This week explores navigating the tricky waters of family dynamics, particularly with a manipulative half-sister just before a wedding. Listeners ponder whether to maintain ties for their father's sake or cut loose for personal well-being. There’s also a revealing discussion on dealing with high-functioning alcoholism and the importance of seeking support during recovery. Moreover, insights into conquering imposter syndrome during remote onboarding highlight personal growth and the power of vulnerability in professional settings.
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Handling a Toxic Half-Sister
Try to reconnect with your half-sister one last time before disengaging.
If she remains manipulative, explain to your dad why she isn't invited to the wedding.
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Overcoming Alcoholism
Confess your alcoholism to your wife and seek support.
Find a therapist specializing in substance abuse and create new, sober habits.
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Finding Purpose After Financial Freedom
Explore your values and passions to find fulfilling activities.
Don't feel guilty about not working if being a stay-at-home mom brings you joy.
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You have a manipulative half-sister who disrespects your father by referring to him as "bio-dad" and ghosts him when it suits her, but never hesitates to contact him when she needs money. Your attempts to salvage a relationship with her always go unanswered, yet your father believes she should still be invited to your wedding next year. Should you cut her out of your life for good, or try to make nice with her again for your dad's sake? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!
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Should you delay career training or investing in yourself because it will take "too long?"
Should you cut the half-sister who manipulates your family out of your life, or should you keep trying to build a relationship with her for your father's sake?
To an outside observer, you appear to have a perfect life. But here's the secret you haven't told anyone: you're a high-functioning alcoholic. How do you even start dealing with this?
Marrying a successful businessperson will allow you to retire from a job you don't really want and pursue your own interests. But you've spent your whole life working multiple jobs to get by and you're frozen by the overwhelming possibilities ahead of you. How can you be sure you're spending all of this "free" time wisely and with purpose?
You're invited to be in a groomsman party with a contractor who stiffed you on a job. How can you conceal or eliminate your resentment so everyone can have a good time, and how do you deal with this person at the bachelor party and wedding?
You learn best by being hands-on and watching others, but your new job is 100 percent remote until the pandemic is better contained. How can you learn, improve, and stay focused in this role when you're working from home?
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