What To Say When They Ask About Your Kids & The Urge to Commiserate as an Alienated Parent

In 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.

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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

02:08 Handling Questions About Your Kids

08:19 Practicing Your Responses

11:27 Dealing with Commiseration

18:07 Understanding Others' Perspectives

20:50 Focusing on Personal Healing

25:30 Setting Boundaries and Moving Forward

31:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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