Bipolar Disorder, Workplace Drama, & Mom's Having an Affair

Jan 22, 2021

Explore the challenges of supporting a partner with bipolar disorder, focusing on finances and communication. Dive into family turmoil as a listener grapples with their mother's infidelity and the strain it puts on sibling relationships. Discover strategies for shielding children from adult issues during crises. Unpack the tensions at work stemming from loyalty conflicts between a current boss and a future one, coupled with a dose of humor in office dynamics. This engaging discussion offers practical advice for navigating emotional complexities.

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Supporting Spouse with Bipolar

Support your spouse with bipolar disorder by co-creating boundaries, especially around finances like holding debit cards.
Focus on accountability and weather emotional reactions to help promote wellness over time.

ANECDOTE

Breakfast Egg Incident Example

Ben shared how a simple breakfast mishap with his wife in a depressive episode quickly ruined her day.
This illustrates the intense emotional impact small events can have during bipolar lows.

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Daughter Meddled in Parents' Affair

Kelly described being unexpectedly pulled into her parents’ marital infidelity drama as the eldest child.
She explains feeling forced into adult roles and mediating between siblings and parents.

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Show Notes for this Episode

3:20: My wife suffers from Bipolar disorder. She gave me her debit card and I'm afraid her family will think I am too controlling.
13:51: My mom is having an affair and my dad is confiding in my younger sibling. As the oldest, what is my role in this family crisis?
30:48: Issue at work. I am torn between loyalty to the current boss and the one about to take her place.
41:50: Lyrics of the Day: Gregorian Chant

tag: bipolar disorder, marriage, money, family, infidelity, workplace/career, anger/resentment/bitterness

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