ADHD Scapegoat Podcast

No Contact vs Silent Treatment: Breaking Free from Family Chaos


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Going No Contact can feel like the hardest decision you’ll ever make—but for many of us, it’s the healthiest choice to protect ourselves from ongoing harm. In today’s episode, we explore what it means to go No Contact with toxic family members or harmful relationships.

We break down insights from Dr. Sherrie Campbell’s book, Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members, including the difference between the silent treatment (a punishment) and No Contact (a boundary for self-protection). You’ll hear personal stories, impactful quotes, and empowering lessons on maintaining boundaries, overcoming criticism, and healing from shame after cutting ties.
This episode is for anyone struggling with the guilt, fear, or misunderstanding that often comes with No Contact decisions. Let’s talk about it.

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