Loving Imperfect Parents
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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Episode description
Lexie Engdahl has a complex relationship with her father, who is currently serving time in jail for an attempted homicide in a road rage incident. Lexie's dad is a Vietnam veteran who has struggled with PTSD his whole life as well.
Some major topics discussed:
- the difficulty of growing up in a divorced household & the pressure to pick sides
- the nuance of people & how we all have lovable parts of us no matter who we are
- the importance of choosing forgiveness and love over resentment and hate
- the struggle of having older parents
- issues in the judicial system
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