42 min
64. How to Set Yourself Free by Choosing to Forgive Blended Family Breakthrough
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- Parenting
Blended family dynamics will inevitably create a mine-field of challenging situations and if there's one thing you can expect, it's this…
…you're going to get your feelings hurt and sustain some emotional wounds!
That's why it's so important to understand the art and science of forgiveness.
Whether it's a rude step-child or a toxic Ex — or even your current spouse, choosing to forgive someone doesn't mean you're just letting the other person off the hook.
Forgiveness is about releasing yourself from pain — and not allowing anger and resentment to remain rooted in that relationship.
However, the process of forgiveness isn't easy. It takes intentional effort to move beyond anger, manage your memories and get to a realistic place of acceptance.
We know just how challenging this process can be, because we've had to work through it ourselves.
We eventually discovered healthy ways to let go of old (and newer) grudges so they didn't negatively impact how we showed up for our family.
Listen in on this episode to hear our real-life examples and why forgiveness is absolutely crucial if you want to move forward and truly thrive in your blended family.
You'll Discover:
How to free yourself from the heavy burden of a grudge — and experience more peacePractical and healthy ways to handle anger and painful memoriesThe surprising truth about acceptanceWhat forgiveness is…and what it isn'tHow to hold others accountable for wrongdoing and set healthy boundariesResources from this Episode:
Nick Wignall's Article: The Psychology of Forgiveness: 7 Lessons on How to Finally Let Go and Forgive SomeoneEpisode 27: How to Set Clear Boundaries and Safeguard RelationshipsLaura Petherbridge's Article: Forgiveness What it is…What it isn'tEpisode 40: Uncover the unspoken feeling of kids in blended familiesEpisode 45: How to Cooperate More with Your Spouse's Uncooperative ExEpisode 44: Why does my Husband's Ex Think I'm the Enemy?Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts
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Click this link to join our community today: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogether
Blended family dynamics will inevitably create a mine-field of challenging situations and if there's one thing you can expect, it's this…
…you're going to get your feelings hurt and sustain some emotional wounds!
That's why it's so important to understand the art and science of forgiveness.
Whether it's a rude step-child or a toxic Ex — or even your current spouse, choosing to forgive someone doesn't mean you're just letting the other person off the hook.
Forgiveness is about releasing yourself from pain — and not allowing anger and resentment to remain rooted in that relationship.
However, the process of forgiveness isn't easy. It takes intentional effort to move beyond anger, manage your memories and get to a realistic place of acceptance.
We know just how challenging this process can be, because we've had to work through it ourselves.
We eventually discovered healthy ways to let go of old (and newer) grudges so they didn't negatively impact how we showed up for our family.
Listen in on this episode to hear our real-life examples and why forgiveness is absolutely crucial if you want to move forward and truly thrive in your blended family.
You'll Discover:
How to free yourself from the heavy burden of a grudge — and experience more peacePractical and healthy ways to handle anger and painful memoriesThe surprising truth about acceptanceWhat forgiveness is…and what it isn'tHow to hold others accountable for wrongdoing and set healthy boundariesResources from this Episode:
Nick Wignall's Article: The Psychology of Forgiveness: 7 Lessons on How to Finally Let Go and Forgive SomeoneEpisode 27: How to Set Clear Boundaries and Safeguard RelationshipsLaura Petherbridge's Article: Forgiveness What it is…What it isn'tEpisode 40: Uncover the unspoken feeling of kids in blended familiesEpisode 45: How to Cooperate More with Your Spouse's Uncooperative ExEpisode 44: Why does my Husband's Ex Think I'm the Enemy?Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts
Are you subscribed to our podcast yet? If not, we want to encourage you to subscribe today so you don't miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts
We would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us read too! :-) Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
Want to Support the Show?
You can join our mission of safe-guarding marriages and supporting step-couples by connecting with our Patreon community - for as little as $4 per month. By everyone doing just a little, we can create big opportunities.
Click this link to join our community today: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogether
42 min