989: Bad Behavior Uncorrected Leaves Dad Unprotected | Feedback Friday
May 10, 2024
A listener grapples with the safety of their terminally ill father, facing threats from a mentally ill relative. Strategies for handling toxic leadership are shared, alongside insights on navigating estranged family dynamics due to a mother's disapproval. One individual's recovery from a strict homeschool background highlights creative paths to education. Additionally, a dyslexic listener's achievements inspire resilience, emphasizing the importance of embracing challenges as strengths. Join the lively discussions on personal growth and family relationships!
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Josh the Odd Neighbor
Jordan Harbinger recounts his experience with a troublesome neighbor, Josh, who engaged in creepy but mostly harmless behaviors.
This anecdote contrasts with the current situation involving a violent, mentally ill relative.
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Security Guard Considerations
Consider hiring a security guard trained in de-escalation for mentally ill individuals.
However, be cautious, as this could worsen paranoia or escalate violence.
insights INSIGHT
Overcoming Transcript Hurdles
Lack of official homeschooling transcripts can hinder college applications.
Consider adult high school, GED, colleges not requiring transcripts, or trade schools.
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In 'Educated,' Tara Westover recounts her journey from a childhood in rural Idaho, where she was raised by survivalist Mormon parents who opposed public education and medical care, to becoming a scholar at Harvard and Cambridge University. The book details her struggles with physical and verbal abuse, her self-education, and her eventual admission to Brigham Young University. Westover's story is a powerful exploration of resilience, the importance of education, and the complexities of family relationships. She navigates the tension between her desire for knowledge and her loyalty to her family, ultimately finding a way to reconcile her past and present selves.
Combatting cult mind control
Steven Hassan
In "Combatting Cult Mind Control" beschreibt Steven Hassan, ein ehemaliger Moon-Sektenmitglied, die Techniken der Gehirnwäsche und Manipulation, die von Kulten eingesetzt werden. Er entwickelt das BITE-Modell, ein Akronym für Verhalten, Information, Denken und Emotion, um die verschiedenen Aspekte der Kultkontrolle zu analysieren. Das Buch bietet praktische Strategien und Techniken für Aussteiger und Angehörige, um sich von der Kontrolle von Kulten zu befreien. Hassan's Arbeit ist ein wichtiger Beitrag zum Verständnis von Kultmanipulation und bietet wertvolle Einblicke in die psychologischen Mechanismen der Gehirnwäsche. Das Buch ist eine wichtige Ressource für diejenigen, die sich mit Kulten auseinandersetzen.
Freedom of mind
Helping Loved Ones Leave Controlling People, Cults and Beliefs
Steven Hassan
Your disabled father's safety is jeopardized by a violent, mentally ill relative, and legal remedies have proven insufficient. Welcome to 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!
On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:
Your paralyzed, terminally sick father's safety is at risk due to a violent, mentally ill family member, and legal interventions seem ineffective. What alternative solutions exist?
Raised in an abusive, isolating homeschool cult, you struggle with trauma, financial hardship, and inaccessibility to college due to a lack of legitimate transcripts. Are you out of luck, or might there be a workaround? [Thanks to licensed mental health counselor and cult expert Steven Hassan for helping us with this one!]
After enduring a volatile, unprofessional manager who alienated staff and customers, how can you diplomatically end your forced friendship now that he's been fired?
Your mother's disapproval of your loving husband has led to an 'all or none' ultimatum resulting in estrangement and heartbreak for your son, who wonders why you "don't visit grandma anymore." What can you do?
A dyslexic listener shares their journey to success, urging others with dyslexia to embrace their strengths, seek accommodations, and overcome shame by being open and advocating for their needs.
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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