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PTSD, Separation, and More Caller Questions from March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025
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Topics: Anger, Breakdown, PTSD, Church Life, Counseling, Separation, Boundaries, Adult Children, Brain Issues, Learned Helplessness
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Becky Brown

Caller Questions & More:

1. Dr. Jacqui warns us not to look for external resources to solve internal issues; don’t blame others before you look inside of yourself to find out what is upsetting you.

2. Is there a pathway back to being a pastor? I stepped down after a mental breakdown and I also struggle with PTSD as a military veteran.

3. I’ve been separated from my husband for 2yrs because he asked me to leave during my cancer treatment; when is it time to take off my wedding ring?

4. How do I set boundaries with my 29yo son who lives on his own but struggles with mental health challenges?

5. How do I help my adult son get the proper assistance he needs for his traumatic brain injury and PTSD? He tried to stop his brother from committing suicide.

6. Do you have any resources for a friend’s 23yo son who has severe ADHD, Asperger’s, PTSD, and is gay?

Suggested Resources:
Living Strong, Finishing Well
Healing Is a Choice
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Heart Handbook

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