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May 2021
55m 43s

I Have 2 Toddlers & My Boyfriend Thinks ...

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About this episode

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. We want to talk to YOU!

 

Show Notes for this Episode

 

  • John calls a random guy to celebrate his 9-year sobriety
  • My ex-husband and I parent well together. He has been staying in my guest room and is starting to comment on how I do things. How do I create boundaries?
  • I was in an accident 2 years ago and was permanently disabled. I was married a few months prior to the accident. How do I deal with the PTSD, anxiety & depression?
  • I have a 7-month-old and a two-year-old. My boyfriend has commented that he wants my pre-baby body back and the house clean. I have moved out. How do I proceed?
  • Lyrics of the Day: "The Black Parade" - My Chemical Romance

 

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tags: parenting, kids, sexuality/intimacy, marriage, divorce, sickness/illness, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, boundaries, relationships, disagreement/conflict, workplace/career

 

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