EPISODE · Aug 13, 2023 · 13 MIN
70: Venting is Actually Counterproductive to Healing From Childless Grief
from Awakening Worth in Childless Women · host Sheri Johnson
When you feel angry and hurt by seemingly insensitive comments and advice from friends and family, it's only natural to want to let it all out in some way. But it may do more harm than good, to both yourself and the person you're venting to, when done incorrectly. In this episode, you'll discover:what "getting things off your chest" really meanswhat is "common enemy intimacy" and how it applies to childless womenwhat to do when you feel hurt and have the urge to vent about itExclusive podcast for navigating grief as a childless woman:sherijohnson.ca/secret-podcast/Follow Sheri on Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingKey topics:02:28 What does "getting things off your chest really mean"06:05 What do venting and judgment have in common07:47 What is "common enemy intimacy"08:19 What happens when you vent11:24 What to do when you feel the urge to ventWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca
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When you feel angry and hurt by seemingly insensitive comments and advice from friends and family, it's only natural to want to let it all out in some way. But it may do more harm than good, to both yourself and the person you're venting to, when done incorrectly. In this episode, you'll discover: what "getting things off your chest" really meanswhat is "common enemy intimacy" and how it applies to childless womenwhat to do when you feel hurt and have the urge to vent about itExc...
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