EP.71: He Destroyed Things Because He Was Hurting Emotionally

We draw a hard line on boundaries after a “fun” day out breaks our son’s diet, a chaotic family visit disrupts routine, and grief surfaces through targeted destruction. We also name caregiver resentment without shame and share a simple tech tool that averted a meltdown.

• fundraiser links, storefront resources, and coffee support
• standing firm when family ignores diet rules
• post-visit escalation and how we confronted it
• targeted destruction as communication of loss
• clearing environmental triggers and resetting routines
• naming caregiver resentment without guilt
• the camp “primal scream” report and levity
• using phone filters as a fast regulation tool
• subscriber-only episodes on relationships and stress
• contact options for stories, questions, and support

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Chapters

• 0:18 Welcome, Thanks, And Support Links
• 2:35 Standing Firm As The “Bad Guy” Parent
• 3:56 The Pool Day And Diet Rules Broken
• 5:02 Aftermath: Escalation And Confrontation
• 6:47 Half‑Sister Visit Derails Routine
• 8:20 Illness, Mess, And House Boundaries
• 11:07 Missed Connection And Emotional Fallout
• 13:39 Targeted Destruction Of Family Photos
• 18:39 Caregiver Resentment Without Shame
• 22:52 Camp Report: Pants Down, Primal Scream
• 24:43 A Small Win With TikTok Filters
• 26:53 Subscriber Topics And How To Reach Us