Accepting Parents' Flaws and Giving Room for Mistakes

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Realizing that parents are not perfect and allowing them the space to make mistakes just as you do is crucial. While it's not necessary to see parents as friends, acknowledging their fallibility and being tolerant of their errors is vital. This approach mirrors the acceptance one seeks for their own mistakes. However, there are cases, like dealing with narcissistic parents or in-laws, where this level of understanding may not be feasible.

As the holiday season approaches so does the expectation to start seeing family, including difficult family members who you would rather avoid. In today's episode we are joined by Alexis Fernandez, the host of the show Do You F***ing Mind, to gain a better understanding of how we can navigate those who we may be related to by blood but have a hard time being around, including:

Narcissistic parents and in laws
Jealous family members
Family members with political differences
Depressed parents
Compulsive liars and gossips
Critical and judgemental family members
The argument starters and energy vampires

We also provide tips for setting boundaries and actually sticking with them, the courage to stand up for yourself, how to have difficult conversations, knowing when enough is enough and how to walk away, alongside much more. As the holiday season approaches, we are sending you love and strength.

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