The Terri Cole Show 752 Sibling Conflict in Adult Relationships
Aug 26, 2025
Are you still playing your childhood role in family dynamics? This discussion dives into the exhausting patterns of sibling relationships, highlighting triggers that lead to ongoing conflict. Learn how unspoken roles and emotional labor can shape your interactions with siblings, and discover practical strategies for cultivating healthier relationships. The importance of setting boundaries and proactive communication is emphasized, helping listeners break free from past patterns and create more harmonious connections.
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Loss Brings Hidden Family Wounds
- Sibling conflict often resurfaces during estates, wills, and parental loss as buried wounds come up.
- Power struggles and perceived unfairness emerge when roles like executor or caregiver are assigned.
Host's Personal Estate Experience
- Terri describes being the youngest yet designated oldest child and serving as executor support in her family.
- She felt grateful but also witnessed hurt feelings and complications among siblings during the estate process.
Birth Order Shapes Lifelong Roles
- Birth order and parental differential treatment shape lifelong sibling roles and resentments.
- Perceived favoritism weakens sibling bonds and increases hostile interactions into adulthood.