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Published May 15, 2020

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Explore independence and manage toxic relationships as Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo delve into controlling marital behaviors, the challenges of parenting during a pandemic, and the journey through grief, offering practical solutions and insights for personal growth.
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  • Parenthood

    The COVID-19 pandemic has added layers of complexity to the decision of starting a family. shares the concerns of a listener who, after experiencing a miscarriage, faces increased risks and frequent hospital visits if she tries to conceive again. Her father believes stress from the pandemic could lead to another loss, and she feels pressured by the ticking biological clock as she approaches 41 1. empathizes with her burnout from teaching and the difficult choices she faces between her community projects and her desire to become a mother 2. He advises prioritizing her long-term dreams over temporary obstacles, despite the pandemic's uncertainties.

    No, you're not selfish for wanting a child pandemic or not. Plenty of people are still giving birth right now. They got pregnant beforehand and hospitals and clinics are being careful as they possibly can because of COVID-19 and everything, but you really can't have your whole life be hung up on this.

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    Jordan encourages her to ignore naysayers and focus on what truly matters to her, even if it means taking risks during these challenging times.

       

    Grief

    Dealing with the sudden loss of a loved one is an immense challenge, especially when compounded by the isolation of the pandemic. A listener shares her grief over losing her partner unexpectedly at home, which has left her struggling with PTSD and finding motivation to continue her graduate studies 3. and stress the importance of seeking support through counseling and virtual groups, emphasizing that time is a crucial element in the healing process.

    I think counseling and support groups are where it's at. There's a reason that those things take time, and I think it's because purely the ingredient of time is what helps your brain and body have to get through the grief.

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    They also suggest changing her environment, if possible, to avoid constant reminders of her loss, and to surround herself with loved ones who can offer emotional support 4.

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