1098: Sanctioned Spank Sparks Sibling Split | Feedback Friday

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Jan 3, 2025

A family feud ignites over a nephew's spanking, with conspiracy theories complicating the issue. A teacher shares the chaos of managing ESL classes in a hallway while yearning for a future pension. Personal struggles emerge as a father grapples with his daughter's bipolar diagnosis while maintaining his role as a pastor. The hosts delve into the emotional turmoil of toxic family dynamics and discuss the importance of boundaries and support in navigating mental health challenges.

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ANECDOTE

Vietnam Zippo Lighter

Jordan Harbinger found a Zippo lighter in Vietnam with a unique inscription.
It sparked curiosity about the original owner's story and the meaning of the etchings.

ANECDOTE

Spanking Incident

A listener spanked her nephew after he kicked her daughter, with the sister's permission.
The sister later called her a child abuser, creating family conflict.

INSIGHT

Narcissistic Sister

The sister's extreme reactions and accusations suggest narcissistic tendencies.
Her history of conflict and inability to accept responsibility reinforces this pattern.

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Your sister gave you permission to spank her son. Now she's calling you a child abuser and diving deep into conspiracy theories. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You spanked your nephew once after he kicked your daughter, with your sister's prior permission. Now she's calling you a child abuser, your mother's caught in the middle, and there's a fascinating twist involving QAnon, church expulsions, and a high-profile abuse case. How does one find the way through this labyrinth of family dysfunction?
Picture teaching 100 ESL students daily in a crowded hallway (yes, a hallway!) with no walls, while six precious years stand between you and a cushy pension. Your Etsy side hustle brings joy, but those morning tears on the commute tell a different story. What's the escape route from this educational pressure cooker?
As a pastor and Army Reserve high-ranker, you counsel others through their darkest hours. But your 16-year-old daughter's bipolar diagnosis, self-harm history, and manipulative behaviors are testing your limits in ways no pastoral training could prepare you for. How do you help someone who refuses to be helped?
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For 16 years, you lived in the shadow of narcissistic manipulation, watching your self-esteem erode like a sand castle in rising tide. Now that you've escaped, your ex-wife is spinning tales that would make Scheherazade blush, and you're left wondering: how do you rebuild your truth when someone else has been writing your story?
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