Let's Talk Elephants
"Let's Talk Elephants" is a series of conversations aimed at addressing all the topics that traditionally make people uncomfortable. Sex, money, politics, education, religion, drugs, and more. If it makes you anxious, chances are that is because it is IMPORTANT. Let's talk about the important things instead of fearing them.
Let's Talk Elephants
Loving Imperfect Parents
Lexie Engdahl has a complex relationship with her father, who is currently serving time in jail for an attempted homicide in a road rage incident. Lexie's dad is a Vietnam veteran who has struggled with PTSD his whole life as well.
Some major topics discussed:
- the difficulty of growing up in a divorced household & the pressure to pick sides
- the nuance of people & how we all have lovable parts of us no matter who we are
- the importance of choosing forgiveness and love over resentment and hate
- the struggle of having older parents
- issues in the judicial system
