Madi is a person of faith, and in pain over family pressure to maintain a relationship with her father, who she describes as a "shit person." Hearing her heartbreaking story, Sven guides her to understand that what she considered as simply being a low priority was actually serious abuse. Madi feels pressure to forgive, but her father's cruelty and overwhelming hypocrisy make it difficult or impossible. Sven (a former pastor) provides keen insight on the complexity of forgiveness, and the dangers of using a narrow interpretation of the Bible to control and exploit others. Listen for Madi's epiphany, and cheer her on! Explicit content.
Casting Out the Demons
Q&A: Narcissists, Anxiety, and Trauma
Looking for Love? Express Yourself!
Q&A: Divorce, Adoption, Narcs, and More
I Don't Matter. Thanks, Mom.
Q&A: Dismissive Avoidance, Bullying, Being Too Nice, and More
Afraid to Make Life Better?
Q&A: Vicarious Trauma, Triggers, Victimhood, and More
Family Ties...And Belts
Q&A: Recovering From Cheating, Being Your Authentic Self, and Much More
I Wish I Knew What I Know Now
LR 66: Narcissism vs. Healthy Selfishness, Getting Out the Pain, and More
Can't Face the Hate
LR 65: Long Distance Relationships, Moving On From Narcs and Exes, and More
Mother, I Never Had You
LR 64: Coping, Healing, Can You Ever Change Somebody?
Emotional Rescue
LR 63: Narc Manipulation, Self Hatred, Food Addiction, and More
Trapped in the Basement
LR 62: Healing a Narc, Healing From Hurt, Finding Love, and More
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