Dr. Zafirides Family Conflict: Why Do We Hurt The Ones We Love?

Hi Everyone,

I thought this week's podcast had a special relevance to PPD/TMS. I talk about family conflict and anger:

http://www.thehealthymind.com/2013/05/01/family-conflict-why-do-we-hurt-the-ones-we-love/

Why do we hurt the ones we love? There are some basic themes that may surprise you. But knowledge is power, and it can lead to change.

I hope you find the podcast helpful and worthwhile.

Kindly,
Dr. Z

 

So, we unload on immediate family members because they "can't get away"? The family seems to provide a kind of free-fire combat arena where anything goes, no matter how rude or insulting, especially if the family members go walking around "letting it all hang out". You're right, Dr Zafirides, strangers and friends would never for one moment put up with the sort of uncivil discourse that occurs within some families!