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What’s the difference between being hurt and offended at the holidays? We’ll dig into this topic today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce.
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Are You Hurt or Offended at the Holidays?
As a child of divorce, I’m almost certain that you’ve been hurt or offended in past holidays. The holidays tend to bring out the worst in dysfunctional families, both in the past and present. In today’s podcast, we’ll talk about the difference between being hurt and offended, and what you can do if you need to confront.
Hurt or Offended Show Notes
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1:30
Read Nicki Koziarz’s full devotion, Hurt or Offended, HERE.
3:37
Our meditation verse today is Proverbs 19:11 NIV. Get your free printable of it HERE.
7:40
Note the sensitive areas for man and woman in Genesis 3 – work for Adam, nurturing family relationships for Eve.
10:10
I’ve provided a mini-guide to help you decide how to confront on the free printable HERE.
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Study the four confrontation points Jesus lists in Matthew 18:15-17.
15:08
I mention that my husband is an Enneagram 8, and I’m an Enneagram 1. To learn more about Enneagram types, visit this website or check out these two excellent books (my affiliate links):
The Road Back to You
The Path Between Us
17:20
I write about overcoming the temptation to utter curse words in the Angry Thoughts chapter of my book, Transforming Your Thought Life: Christian Meditation in Focus.
23:25
For more guided meditations on Scripture, subscribe to my YouTube channel Finding Peace in God’s Word.
Free Printable: Hurt or Offended
You can download your free worksheet to help you meditate on Proverbs 19:11 and reflect on the lessons in this podcast HERE.
More Recommended Reads
Two great books to help you speak the truth in love when you need to confront. I personally recommend them, as they have helped me. These are my affiliate links, from which I get a small commission at no additional cost to you.
How to Have That Difficult Conversation
Confronting Without Offending
Episode 12: Heart in a Drawer
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Prayer Requests: Hurt or Offended
Do you have a prayer request for me regarding trauma at the holidays? I’d be honored to pray for you, and I hold your prayer requests in complete confidence. Send me your request HERE.
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Hurt or Offended at the Holidays
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