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Grieving a Parent Who Wasn’t Really There: How to Mourn the Relationship You Never Got
Manage episode 482498590 series 3545275
Episode #116 of the Calling Home Podcast with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
In this solo episode, Whitney Goodman explores the complex grief that comes with mourning a parent who wasn't emotionally or physically present. Whether the parent is still alive but unwilling to change or has passed away, Whitney explores the confusing emotions that can arise and provides practical guidance on navigating both forms of loss.
About the Host
Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.
Have a question for Whitney? Call in and leave a voicemail for the show at 866-225-5466
Calling Home Monthly Topic
May | Grieving Complicated Relationship: https://callinghome.co/grieving-complicated-relationships
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127 episodes
Manage episode 482498590 series 3545275
Episode #116 of the Calling Home Podcast with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
In this solo episode, Whitney Goodman explores the complex grief that comes with mourning a parent who wasn't emotionally or physically present. Whether the parent is still alive but unwilling to change or has passed away, Whitney explores the confusing emotions that can arise and provides practical guidance on navigating both forms of loss.
About the Host
Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.
Have a question for Whitney? Call in and leave a voicemail for the show at 866-225-5466
Calling Home Monthly Topic
May | Grieving Complicated Relationship: https://callinghome.co/grieving-complicated-relationships
Learn more about ad choices. Visit podcast.choices.com/adchoices
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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