502: How Do I Tell Daughter Her Dad Is Dying? | Feedback Friday
Apr 30, 2021
A mother grapples with the difficult question of how to tell her eight-year-old daughter about her father's terminal illness, emphasizing the importance of open communication and emotional support. The hosts also delve into the challenges of maintaining boundaries with an ex when new relationships arise, and explore the journey of pursuing dreams in military aviation despite setbacks like a DUI. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their career paths and the significance of self-assessment in their aspirations.
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Seeking Support During Grief
Seek support for yourself and your daughter, such as therapy or support groups.
Taking care of yourself will help you be a better support system for your daughter.
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Being Honest With Your Daughter
Be direct and honest with your daughter, but also gentle and supportive.
Use clear language that she understands, avoid euphemisms, and validate her feelings.
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Talking to Your Daughter About Death
Get on the same page with your ex-husband about how to tell your daughter.
Decide together who tells her and how to approach the conversation.
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The father of your eight-year-old daughter has been given six months to live. How much do you tell your daughter -- and how soon? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday.
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The father of your eight-year-old daughter has been given six months to live. How much do you tell your daughter -- and how soon? [Thanks to clinical psychologist and friend Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
Career circumstances drove you and your ex-girlfriend apart a few years ago. And while she thinks you and her new fiance would be fast friends, you don't need a constant reminder of what might have been. How do you get her to respect your boundaries on this matter?
A recruiter told you that a misdemeanor DUI from 2013 makes your chance of becoming an Air Force officer "nearly zero," but it's a dream you've had since you were seven. You couldn't forgive yourself for not giving it a shot anyway, but are you just wasting your time? [Thanks to Evil Genius Jason LeDuc for helping us field this one!]
You've been on a revolving door basis with college admissions for years, never really nailing down a course plan that suits you before you drop out and try something else. You've spent countless hours and dollars without credentials to begin a professional career, much to your parents' shame as well as your own. How can you just choose a path and stick to it?
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