Patrick explores a heartfelt and complicated family dilemma—grief, forgiveness, and unexpected conflicts. Deb from Milwaukee shares her emotional journey after her sister's recent passing and the shocking revelations at Thanksgiving that led to a family blow-up. Patrick offers thoughtful advice on setting boundaries, allowing time for healing, and finding peace in the most challenging situations.

 

• Patrick continues his conversation with Deb from the end of the previous hour. Her sister passed away and now her best friend is dating her brother-in-law (she found out on social media)
• Karen - I have the opposite perspective. I think the family is being unfair to this gentleman. Maybe this guy and the best friend just knew each other well. (14:49)
• Charlotte (email) - My brother was a Catholic Priest who got a woman pregnant, civilly married her, had another child, and then divorced her. (20:58)
• Dolores – The gentleman dating his deceased wife's friend probably has an attraction to her because she is similar to his wife. I think he and the whole family should go for grief counseling. They are all in pain. (32:12)
• Rosemary - I have gone through a similar situation. I think this woman should look at it differently. (35:56)
• Ray - I know widowers who have married within a year of their spouses passing. It’s not that unusual. (41:35)