“This has been an interesting listen. In the later episodes, I have been disappointed in the therapist’s approach to Melissa’s concerns about Drew spending time with friends. She talks about the resentment of being the default parent to their three small children and not even having time for a shower while he has fun with friends. The therapist on multiple occasions explains away Melissa’s very understandable concern as perfectionism and anxiety. I’m shocked that the therapist doesn’t consider the broader societal context at all. Women indeed are the default parents, cleaners, cooks, etc in this patriarchal system. Maybe her anger about this is perfectly healthy? Maybe her anger is telling her that it’s deeply unfair that this has become her role? I’m writing this as a woman without children by the way. If even I can see it…”
avid listener 82636 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/23/24