514: Distancing from Junkie Sibling's Self-Jinxing | Feedback Friday
May 28, 2021
Struggling with the decision to let a sibling battling addiction face the consequences of their actions is a poignant topic. The hosts dive into the difficulty of balancing support and personal well-being. They also discuss the complexities of staying in a relationship where physical attraction is lacking, prompting a reflection on compatibility versus desire. Additionally, they tackle imposter syndrome faced by a young achiever about to embark on a new career path, offering insights on self-acknowledgment and overcoming self-doubt.
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Jordan's Family Experience with Addiction
Jordan Harbinger's mother faced stress from her brother's heroin addiction, enabled by their grandmother.
This stress significantly impacted both his mother and him during his middle school years.
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Setting Boundaries with Addicts
Set boundaries with addicts, especially when your health suffers, or they exploit your generosity.
Consider their instability and potential danger when making decisions.
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Communicating with Addicts
Communicate directly and honestly with the addict about your concerns and boundaries.
Offer support and help, but be prepared to enforce consequences if they don't change.
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In spite of what you've done to help your addiction-prone sibling stay off of hard drugs, he keeps relapsing. When is it time to let a self-jinxing junkie suffer for the consequences of their own actions? This and more here on Feedback Friday!
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When is it time to let your self-jinxing junkie sibling face the music for their never-ending relapses that perpetually endanger you and your family?
You're in a relationship with someone who would be a perfect match -- except that you've never found them physically attractive. This is unlikely to change, but it's hard to imagine a life without them. Should you stay or should you go?
You're an ambitious, multilingual 19-year-old in a managerial position, about to enlist in the Navy as a translator. It should be cause for celebration that you've recently been selected as a congressional advisor, but imposter syndrome has hit you like a train. What should you do?
You've been responsible for dramatically increasing your department's efficiency, and your supervisor relies on you to keep things running smoothly. Nevertheless, the higher-ups recently denied you a promotion or raise, and it's hard not to take it personally. What's really holding you back?
A Six-Minute Networking question: how do you deal with a double opt-in introduction when one party makes it clear they're not interested in meeting the other party?
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