Navigating Relationships with a Parent Who Was Abusive or Absent with Pamela D. Wilson

Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving

In this episode of Spotlight on Care, co-hosts Steve and Virginia are joined once again by caregiving expert Pamela D. Wilson to discuss the challenges adult children face when caring for parents who were absent, abusive, or neglectful. They explore emotional struggles, complicated family dynamics, the importance of setting boundaries, and the question of whether total forgiveness is necessary. Pamela also provides practical advice on navigating these difficult caregiving situations and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing your own well-being.
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• YouTube Channel
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• Facebook
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• Twitter
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• Facebook
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Website, Consultations, Free Online Programs, Speaking, & Podcast

• Website
  • https://pameladwilson.com/
• Pamela D Wilson Eldercare Consultant
  • https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/
• Caring for Aging Parents Online Program
  • https://pameladwilson.com/support-caring-for-elderly-parents-overwhelmed-caregiver-support-online-course/
• Power of Attorney Online Program
  • https://pameladwilson.com/power-of-attorney-webinar-program/
• Guardianship for Aging Parents Online Program
  • https://pameladwilson.com/how-to-get-guardianship-of-a-parent-obtain-legal-guardianship-online-course-pamela-d-wilson/
• Caregiving Speaker
  • https://pameladwilson.com/caregiving-speaker-aging-parents-expert-advocate-keynotes-presentations-digital-caregiver-programs/
• The Caring Generation Podcast
  • https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/

Fejezetek

1. Navigating Relationships with a Parent Who Was Abusive or Absent with Pamela D. Wilson (00:00:00)

2. Describing Difficult Situations (00:01:58)

3. Importance of Coming to Terms with Parents (00:04:19)

4. Children Seeking Approval (00:07:25)

5. Raised in Codependency (00:10:06)

6. Handling Biased Family Dynamics (00:12:57)

7. Disagreements Among Siblings (00:14:35)

8. Blended Families (00:16:16)

9. Is Total Forgiveness Necessary? Is it Okay to Prioritize Yourself? (00:18:38)

10. Importance of Setting Boundaries (00:19:37)