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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2025 · 32 MIN

What To Say When They Ask or Want to Commiserate as an Alienated Parent

from Beyond The High Road of Parental Alienation · host Shelby Milford

What To Say When They Ask About Your Kids & The Urge to Commiserate as an Alienated ParentIn episode 126 of the Beyond the High Road podcast, Shelby Milford discusses strategies for responding to questions about your kids and dealing with people who want to commiserate over difficult family situations. Shelby combines insights from a previously unreleased video with reflections prompted by a scene from the TV show White Lotus. Listeners will learn a three-step process for succinctly responding to inquiries about their children and setting boundaries to avoid oversharing. Additionally, Shelby provides her thoughts on handling commiserative conversations, emphasizing the importance of practicing responses and focusing on one's own well-being. This episode is particularly valuable for those navigating the challenges of parental alienation and seeking to maintain healthy relationships while preserving their mental health.Friends and Fam Parental Alienation Info: https://www.beyondthehighroad.com/friendsandfamily00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview02:08 Handling Questions About Your Kids08:19 Practicing Your Responses11:27 Dealing with Commiseration18:07 Understanding Others' Perspectives20:50 Focusing on Personal Healing25:30 Setting Boundaries and Moving Forward31:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts#parentalalienation #parentalalienationrecovery #podcastforalienatedparents

What To Say When They Ask About Your Kids & The Urge to Commiserate as an Alienated ParentIn episode 126 of the Beyond the High Road podcast, Shelby Milford discusses strategies for responding to questions about your kids and dealing with people who want to commiserate over difficult family situations. Shelby combines insights from a previously unreleased video with reflections prompted by a scene from the TV show White Lotus. Listeners will learn a three-step process for succinctly responding to inquiries about their children and setting boundaries to avoid oversharing. Additionally, Shelby provides her thoughts on handling commiserative conversations, emphasizing the importance of practicing responses and focusing on one's own well-being. This episode is particularly valuable for those navigating the challenges of parental alienation and seeking to maintain healthy relationships while preserving their mental health.Friends and Fam Parental Alienation Info: https://www.beyondthehighroad.com/friendsandfamily00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview02:08 Handling Questions About Your Kids08:19 Practicing Your Responses11:27 Dealing with Commiseration18:07 Understanding Others' Perspectives20:50 Focusing on Personal Healing25:30 Setting Boundaries and Moving Forward31:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts#parentalalienation #parentalalienationrecovery #podcastforalienatedparents

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