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People can change but what about when they don’t or won’t?

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People can change but what about when they don’t or wont?
People can change but what about when they don’t or wont?
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People can change but what about when they don’t or wont?
October 31, 2021
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Sometimes we’re stuck with someone that doesn’t have our best interest in mind. Not only that, they may even have a not-so-pleasant plan to make us miserable.


What do you do with the toxic person that doesn’t want to, or can’t change? Is there hope when you’re in what seems like a no-win situation?

I try to answer that question in today’s episode.

Important: If you believe that you may be doing emotionally abusive behavior and would like to change that about yourself, sign up for the life-changing Healed Being program over at healedbeing.com.

If you are in an emotionally abusive relationship, I created the podcast Love and Abuse to help you navigate through the difficulties.

Filed Under: Communication, Dysfunction, Family, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Toxic People Tagged With: my partner won't change, Toxic people don't change, will my family ever change?

Are difficult people really doing the best they can?

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Are difficult people really doing the best they can?
Are difficult people really doing the best they can?
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Are difficult people really doing the best they can?
November 14, 2021
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Everyone is capable of improving themselves, at least in the way they treat others.

The problem is that some people are not ready to change. At least, not in the moment. So sometimes we have to see people for who they are today, not who we, or they, believe they will become tomorrow.

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Filed Under: Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Marriage, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Toxic Behavior, Toxic People Tagged With: Can hurtful people change?, When will they stop emotionally abusing me?, Why can't they see they are hurting me?

Friends and family that try to be helpful but really aren’t

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Friends and family that try to be helpful but really aren’t
Friends and family that try to be helpful but really aren’t
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Friends and family that try to be helpful but really aren’t
October 4, 2020
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Some loved ones really want to help you through your challenges. There are those that listen and support you and meet you where you are. Then there are those that have good intentions but fail miserably. It’s not that they’re incompetent, but it could be that they simply have no clue what they’re talking about. 

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Filed Under: Depression, Family, Guilt, Lying, People Pleaser, Podcast Episode, Regret, Relationships, Toxic People Tagged With: My mom is always overly helpful, overly helpful people, They're sometimes too helpful

How some life choices bring on your own suffering

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How some life choices bring on your own suffering
How some life choices bring on your own suffering
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How some life choices bring on your own suffering
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You can be around people that mistreat you, call you names, and are just downright nasty, and you could still be responsible for your own suffering because of how they show up in your life.

It’s vital you know the role you play and if you have a choice other than the one you’re making in certain situations otherwise you could find yourself in a whirlwind of hurt that might be completely avoidable.

Filed Under: Compassion, Decisions, Empathy, Podcast Episode, Self-Worth, Suffering, Toxic People Tagged With: Decision making that leads to suffering, How to make the right decisions, Why do I keep sabotaging my happiness

Taking the blame for their behavior

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Taking the blame for their behavior
Taking the blame for their behavior
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Taking the blame for their behavior
September 20, 2020
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Are you taking the blame for other people’s bad behavior more often than you should?

If so, maybe there’s something a bit more covert going on that you need to know about.

Some people have mastered the art of painting you into a corner. Because of that, you will feel responsible even when it’s clear they are the ones behaving badly.

If you want to learn how to counter this type of behavior, keep reading. 

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Filed Under: Behavior, Communication, Emotional Abuse, Manipulation, Marriage, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Toxic Behavior, Toxic People Tagged With: I always take the blame, I feel like I am to blame for everything, My partner always blames me

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