Al and Adam argue why children of divorced parent may need to grow up a bit faster and how that makes them more resilient but at a disadvantage to their peers.

Topic of Discussion: # The Trauma of Abandonment.

Quote: “They cry in the dark, so you can't see their tears, They hide in the light, so you can't see their fears; Forgive and forget, all the while, Love and pain become one and the same in the eyes of a wounded child” - Hell is for Children, Pat Benatar, 1980

Stats: https://www.verywellfamily.com/children-of-divorce-in-america-statistics-1270390 https://slate.com/technology/2022/07/divorce-bad-for-kids-history.html

Government of Canada Stats: Children of Divorce - justice.gv.ca

#fear of abandonment #abandonment #divorce effects on children #inner child healing, #wounded inner child #healing the wounded inner child #parenting #cptsd #breaking the cycle of family dysfunction #complex trauma, #codependency #relationships #childhood trauma # childhood emotional neglect #self-development podcast

Al and Adam examine common mistakes guys make on first dates as well as the ridiculous rules they follow. Quote: “Take on me (Take on me), Take me on (Take on me), I'll be gone, In a day (date?) or two” Take On Me, A-Ha, 1985

Disclaimer: This podcast is for basic research purposes and entertainment only. We are NOT experts and these are merely our opinions, thoughts, and musings based on the topic of discussion.

Adam and Al diss all the tricky “get -your -ex -back” channels, taking them to task on their flagrant attachment theory misuses and abuses and the true path to redemption for sufferers of pathological loneliness and those misguided “love addicts.” Topic of Discussion: Break-ups and Make ups - How Not to Attract Your Ex Back “I'm addicted to you, babe You're a hard habit to break” Hard Habit to Break, Chicago, 1984

Disclaimer: This podcast is for basic research purposes and entertainment only. We are NOT experts and these are merely our opinions, thoughts, and musings based on the topic of discussion.