562: Old Ex-Con Mister Eloped with My Young Sister | Feedback Friday
Sep 17, 2021
A 62-year-old ex-convict elopes with a listener's 23-year-old sister, leading to concerns about her safety and the implications of his past. The hosts explore the responsibilities of family in protecting loved ones while allowing for autonomy. They also navigate tricky wedding dynamics during a pandemic, debating how to express health concerns to friends planning precaution-free celebrations. The episode emphasizes the importance of open communication and supportive relationships in the face of complex family and societal challenges.
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Sister Elopes with Ex-Con
A family helped a 62-year-old ex-con, wrongfully convicted of statutory rape, reintegrate into society.
He then eloped with their 23-year-old daughter, raising concerns about his past conviction.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Supporting While Accepting
Accept the situation, as the 23-year-old sister is an adult making her own choices.
Maintain open communication and offer support without enabling potentially harmful behavior.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Maintaining Communication
Keep an open line of communication with your sister and check in regularly.
Ask non-threatening questions like "Are you okay?" and "Is he treating you all right?"
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Your family helped a 62-year-old convict who was "wrongfully convicted" of the statutory rape of his stepdaughter get back on his feet -- until he went off and eloped with your 23-year-old sister. Now that conviction seems like it might not have been so wrongful after all, and you're wondering how you can protect your sister if he's just been on the hunt for another victim. We'll try to help find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!
And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!
Why did our advice to the job negotiator in episode 553 seem counter to our usual stance on negotiation?
How can you make sure your 23-year-old sister is safe now that she's eloped with a 62-year-old ex-con?
You're vaccinated and set to be the maid of honor at a wedding, but you're uneasy because the groom's family doesn't even believe in COVID -- and will be taking zero precautions to protect themselves and others (in spite of the recent surge in delta variant deaths). How do you express your concerns to the bride-to-be without losing your lifelong friend?
You're a busy stay-at-home mom and newly full-time student trying to stay focused, but your husband has gotten in the habit of calling you from work -- sometimes for an hour at a time. Is there a nice way to convey that when he's working, you're working, too, and he should reserve these calls for emergencies?
Your teen daughter suffered a brain injury that has left her with daily headaches, nausea, dizziness, and head fog. Now she's under pressure to apply to colleges, but she's angry and behaving like a victim instead of doing the necessary work to regain her cognitive performance. How can you help her make progress instead of enabling her inaction?
You're eager to start your own business as a wedding coordinator after hiring one for your own wedding and realizing your company vastly underpays you. Is there a protocol for asking this person for advice even though they would technically be your competition?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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