Today, we’re bringing you three heartfelt and deeply relatable conversations:

Co-Parenting with a Narcissist:
How do you protect your children while maintaining your own emotional resilience? We’ll dive into strategies for setting firm boundaries, minimizing conflict, and creating a safe and nurturing environment for your kids—all while managing the complexities of dealing with someone who prioritizes control over collaboration.

Reconnecting with an Adult Child
How do you approach a grown child with whom you’ve had a strained relationship, especially when the past is filled with pain? We’ll explore ways to lead with vulnerability, take responsibility without burdening them, and open the door to reconnection with respect and care.

Navigating Boundaries with a Difficult Roommate
Sharing a home can be a minefield of misunderstandings, especially when personalities clash and past trauma comes into play. We’ll break down how to manage a tense living situation with a roommate who struggles with passive-aggressive communication and territorial behaviors.

We consider:

2:15 How can I co-parent best?
15:20 Will my requests make a sticky situation worse?
20:30 A helpful hint when dealing with narcissistic defenses
26:50 How can I open the door to a deeper conversation with my adult child?
32:35 What I'd want to hear from an estranged parent
38:02 How can I invite my roommate into a conversation?
48:30 Closing thoughts

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