Welcome to unpopular PARENT, the podcast that helps parents focus on what truly matters and let go of the rest. When my high school senior scout and I sat down to record this episode, we had every intention of diving into the topic of friendships. But as conversations sometimes do, we found ourselves wandering into unexpected territory, discussing divorce and our experiences with the church.
This episode may be a little less structured than usual, but I think it holds something valuable. It offers a glimpse into who we are, where we come from, and the lens through which I approach parenting. I hope it resonates with you in a meaningful way.
00:00 - introduction
00:58 - time spent on friendships
01:52 - wanting to be liked
04:15 - helpful parent vs. unhelpful parent
05:35 - vulnerability and selective sharingÂ
07:40 - the impact divorce has on friendships
09:56 - dealing with perceptions and fears and assumptions
13:33 - neutrality is great, but not in all casesÂ
15:34 - unlearning staying too long
16:45 - silver lining of trust and confidence
19:13 - the messy parts
21:54 - religion, the church, and its people
30:50 - trust, judgment, and altered connections
36:52 - genuine friendship or ulterior motives
41:30 - back to the messy parts
42:30 - forgiveness vs. acceptance and self-respect
50:13 - boundary-setting
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