Synergistic Stepparenting Podcast #65: Estrangement in Blended Families
Hi Stepparents,
Despite rising tensions around the holidays and the buzz of annual family gatherings straining your already taxed energy, the familiarity and nostalgia of holiday traditions brings a certain warmth.
However, if you’re estranged from a loved one or from a person who was once close to you, this time of year can amplify that pain. Today we’re discussing estrangement. Find the show notes for this episode at synergisticstepparenitng.com/65.
Covered Topics:
- My Story of Estrangement
- Having Your Own Back
- Radical Acceptance
- Being with Uncomfortable Emotions
- Why Uncomfortable Feelings Are Difficult to Tolerate
- Showing Up Authentically
- Taking Responsibility
- Listening and Hearing
- Action Items
And if you continue to struggle, schedule and assessment call with me at synergisticstepparenting.com/work. During the call you’ll gain clarity about the root cause of the issue and identify the next best steps to move your towards the relationship you want.
Until next time, be well!
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