412: Breaking Up with My Narcissistic Grandma | Feedback Friday

Oct 2, 2020

Struggling with a toxic family member? Discover how to break free from a narcissistic grandmother while maintaining your peace of mind. Explore the challenges of revealing atheism to a religious family without losing their support. Two male nurses share insights on confronting sexism in a female-dominated workplace, grappling with anti-male sentiment from management. Plus, learn about thoughtful strategies for handling sensitive conversations about personal beliefs and unhealthy behaviors.

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Handling Toxic Family

Maintain boundaries with toxic family members, especially if they drain your energy.
Prioritize your mental health and well-being by setting limits.

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Prioritizing Family Well-being

Don't feel guilty for making necessary decisions for your family's well-being.
Hold your boundaries firmly, even when faced with guilt or manipulation.

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Navigating Family Gatherings

Be polite but brief with toxic family members at gatherings.
Avoid indulging their negativity, but don't stoop to their level.

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Your grandma is so self-centered and negative that your efforts to stay in touch with her are just making you miserable. How do you go about breaking up with your narcissistic grandma without feeling terrible? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your grandma is so self-centered and negative that your efforts to stay in touch with her are just making you miserable. How do you go about breaking up with your narcissistic grandma without feeling terrible?
You grew up in a good-hearted, church-going family, but over time, you've come to the conclusion that you're an atheist. How do you break the news to them without losing their emotional -- and financial -- support?
As two male nurses in a female-dominated field, you and your boss have noticed an extreme anti-male sentiment from at least three of your managers. Should you bring up your grievances to HR or just look for another job?
We all cope with the pandemic in our own way, and some choose to drink more than they otherwise would. As your mother recently died from alcoholism, how can you interact with your booze-loving pals without being the killjoy in the Zoom room?
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