When the Green Monster Rears Its Head: Jealousy and Estrangement
Description
Jealousy is a natural emotion, and still, it can complicate an already painful estrangement.
In this thoughtful episode, Dr. Janet helps parents and adult children understand the role jealousy plays in their strained or fractured relationships.
Parents, you’re not alone in this. Estranged adult children also tell us they experience jealousy. But the experience for parents and adult children is different.
What does jealousy have to do with estrangement? And pointedly, how can jealousy hinder our ability to establish healthy and respectful communication?
Listen in to hear compassionate insights and consider practical examples.
This episode offers tools to recognize, manage, and move through jealousy in healthy ways.
Past episodes referenced in this conversation:
- The Continuum of Estrangement
- Friendly Advocate or Flying Monkey (Short)
- What is the Difference: Gaslighting vs Reframing
For more information, please go to https://www.WhenOurAdultChildrenWalkAway.com to find resources, strategies and tips to prepare to repair!
The continuum of estrangement discussed today can be found at https://www.togetherestranged.org/levels-of-estrangement.
The stories, examples, reflections, and perspectives shared in this podcast are based on my professional work as an estrangement coach and my personal estrangement journey. Any examples, characters, or stories referenced are either drawn from my own lived experience or represent a composite of multiple real-life situations shared with me over time. The intention of this podcast is not to accuse, label, or defame any individual but to provide insight, validation, and support for those navigating the complexities of family estrangement. All opinions expressed are my own and are shared with you, the listener, from a place of healing and learning.