My Adult Child Said I was Toxic. What Do I Do With That?
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The episode discusses how to respond when an adult child labels a parent as toxic, exploring the emotional impact and potential for healing.
Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 226: My Adult Child Said I was Toxic. What Do I Do With That? Hearing your adult child describe you, your parenting, or your family as “toxic” can feel like a complete rejection of who you are. You may immediately want to defend yourself, explain your intentions, or prove that their version of the past is wrong. But the way you respond in that moment can either deepen the distance or create an opening for great...
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