Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch

Encore: S02 Ep. 19 - Zoey’s Wealthy Brother

Feb 25, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Early Childhood Trauma and Sibling Rivalry

  • Zoey's parents prioritized her brother, sending her to his chosen private school.
  • Her mother favored her brother and didn't have a close relationship with Zoey.
ANECDOTE

Emotional Invalidation

  • Zoey felt her family didn't like her because her emotional nature wasn't accepted.
  • Her family dismissed her emotions, leading her to suppress them.
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Lack of Safe Communication

  • Zoey never shared painful feelings because she lacked the experience of helpful communication.
  • Expressing vulnerability had always resulted in negative responses.
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