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What is a scapegoat, and how does it affect you as an adult child of divorce? That’s what we’re discussing today on Episode 19: Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce.
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How to Show Love to a Bully
Today’s post is based on chapter 14 of my book, Newness of Life.
In my current season, I face a bully almost every day. A person who makes every interaction unpleasant. A person who doesn’t own their bully status, but fights with snarky words and subtle put-downs. A person who does all they can to convey the message that I’m unwanted, unappreciated, and better off somewhere else.
This bully gives me the perfect opportunity for a time to love even when it’s hard. Over time I’ve adopted five practices for showing love to this bully.