I spent a lot of time in the outside politics segment talking to my phone as I listened.
In the last 3 years, I’ve lived having the awkward conversation because the relationship is more important than the discomfort. In doing that, my parents and I repaired decades of hurt feelings and not saying what we meant. Our relationship is better now than it’s been….ever.
On the flip side, my brother chose to walk away instead of having the tough conversations and being ok with the discomfort. He cut my parents off about 3.5 years ago (the impetus for me and my parents figuring our stuff out), and then cut me off about a year and a half ago (because he couldn’t handle that my parents and I were now on the same “side”).
It was HARD to have the initial “wtf” conversation with my parents. It’s been hard to keep those lines of communication open and to keep saying what we mean. But I would do that over and over and over again to stay in relationship instead of giving up like my brother did. I’m so grateful for the repair in my relationship with my parents. And I’m so sad about the loss of my relationship with my brother… and the sadness is rooted in the fact that he decided that the discomfort wasn’t worth his family.
Thank you so much for this episode today. I have been avoiding almost everything political/news lately, because it is simply too much for my head and heart to handle. But this connected with me, in ways that not much has lately.
I have told all my friends since college I want to live in a commune. For almost 3 years, and unexpectedly Covid, I had the privilege of living with a family from my church and I was in my early 30s. It was one of the most challenging and humbling times of my life, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
I’m just an only child and enneagram four over here looking for a family lol
I would love to win a copy of her book. Thank you all for your work!
I would love a copy!
I spent a lot of time in the outside politics segment talking to my phone as I listened.
In the last 3 years, I’ve lived having the awkward conversation because the relationship is more important than the discomfort. In doing that, my parents and I repaired decades of hurt feelings and not saying what we meant. Our relationship is better now than it’s been….ever.
On the flip side, my brother chose to walk away instead of having the tough conversations and being ok with the discomfort. He cut my parents off about 3.5 years ago (the impetus for me and my parents figuring our stuff out), and then cut me off about a year and a half ago (because he couldn’t handle that my parents and I were now on the same “side”).
It was HARD to have the initial “wtf” conversation with my parents. It’s been hard to keep those lines of communication open and to keep saying what we mean. But I would do that over and over and over again to stay in relationship instead of giving up like my brother did. I’m so grateful for the repair in my relationship with my parents. And I’m so sad about the loss of my relationship with my brother… and the sadness is rooted in the fact that he decided that the discomfort wasn’t worth his family.
Thank you Elizabeth! So many good things to think through and reframe my thinking!
This was the hope I needed after the rough start to the year. Thank you for this thoughtful discussion.
This was such a perfect conversation to start the new year. Thank you!!
"How can I love you well in this moment?" What a beautiful question.
This was such a beautiful conversation and buey to my soul. Thank you ladies, for all you do.
Thank you so much for this episode today. I have been avoiding almost everything political/news lately, because it is simply too much for my head and heart to handle. But this connected with me, in ways that not much has lately.
Echoing the many many people who were encouraged and challenged (in the good ways) by this conversation. Got all of my brain gears going!
Also as someone who loosely works in the same field as Elizabeth, grateful for the way she represents being a chaplain in such an expansive way
Is it possible to nominate a chaplain of the pod? If so, I think Elizabeth is an excellent contender!
Loved this episode
Adding Elizabeth’s book to my TBR! I’m very sorry for your loss, Beth. Holding Thomas, his family and friends in my heart.
I have told all my friends since college I want to live in a commune. For almost 3 years, and unexpectedly Covid, I had the privilege of living with a family from my church and I was in my early 30s. It was one of the most challenging and humbling times of my life, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
I’m just an only child and enneagram four over here looking for a family lol
Oh Beth, I just read the intro post with this episode. Sending you a virtual cobbler and big hug 🫂❤️🩹
I’d love a copy of the book—it sounds fascinating!!