The Dr. John Delony Show

My Stepdaughter Identifies as a Fox

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Mar 27, 2024
The podcast discusses a mom struggling to accept her stepchild identifying as a fox, a wife navigating OCD disclosure to her husband, and the challenges of opening up in relationships. It also explores setting boundaries with children, intrusive thoughts postpartum, and the benefits of therapy for self-care and happiness.
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ANECDOTE

Stepdaughter Identifies as Fox

  • Jill shares her experience with her stepdaughter identifying as a "theoryan," a fox, with a YouTube channel and unusual behavior.
  • This stepdaughter influences Jill's own daughter who also identifies as a "draft," creating family challenges.
ADVICE

Set Firm Media Boundaries

  • Establish firm boundaries at home: no cell phones or YouTube channels that include your children without permission.
  • Protect your child by controlling internet access and monitoring social media exposure when in your home.
INSIGHT

Teen Vulnerability to Feedback

  • Adolescents are incredibly vulnerable to positive feedback loops during massive physiological and psychological change.
  • Seeking external affirmation online can distort a teen's sense of reality and self-worth.
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