Sharon

But we’re family!

Society EN ↓ 60 episodes

But we’re family! Is a podcast that challenges the way that you view family. Too many people are treated poorly by the people they love the most; parents, siblings, in-laws, even grandparents. I’m here to tell you that you do not deserve to be treated badly. We’re going to read a Reddit story or two and then chat about the family dynamics, when it works and when it’s ok to walk away from family to protect your peace.

Author

Sharon

Category

Society

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 59 - Is the partner in the room with us? Part 2 09.07.2026

Hello hello! Today we continue our search to find out if the partner is in the room with us. Spoiler alert: He is not.

Ep. 58 - Is the partner in the room with us? Part 1 02.07.2026

Hello hello! Today we're looking at a good old fashioned partner problem, because family can suck, but if you don't have the support of your partner it can make things damn near impossible.

Ep. 57 - She's not paying the mortgage, but okay. 23.06.2026

Hello hello! Today we are talking about a couple of mother in laws who have no respect for their daughter in laws or the fact that they do not in fact, live with their son anymore. But why are the husbands defending their moms though? Let's talk about it!

Ep. 56 - Gaslight. Gatekeep. Grandma. 15.06.2026

Hello hello! Can you keep a secret? This MIL sure cant. Let's talk about it! ***Trigger Warning: Mentions of a car accident, brief threats of unaliving

Ep. 55 - Mother in-laws: Entitlement Included 07.06.2026

Hello hello! Today we're talking about mother in-laws that value control above all else - we're talking entitlement.

Ep. 54 - Wedding Tea 05.06.2026

Hello hello! Today we're talking about weddings, including mine!!

Ep. 53 - Pregnant and put last 24.05.2026

Hello hello! Today we are talking about pregnancy and in-laws, no ones favourite combo as it is most certainly a recipe for disaster.

Ep. 52 - Mother in-laws and their audacity 16.05.2026

Hello hello! Today we are discussing one of our favourite topics on this podcast - mother in-laws and their audacity!

Ep. 51 - Dear Diary, 12.05.2026

Hello hello! Today we're trying something a little bit different. Today I'm talking about some family situations that have been going on in my life and chatting with you about them and how they make me feel. So grab a coffee, a tea, a snack and lets talk about it!

Ep. 50 - And a bottle of wine for the road!! 28.04.2026

Hello hello! Today we are talking about the classic struggle of mom vs. wife, and hey, we're taking a bottle of wine for the road!

Ep. 49 - Delulu is not the Solulu 17.04.2026

Hello hello! Today we're talking about a story that I think will hit close to home to a lot of us.... Let's talk about it!

Ep. 48 - Immovable boundaries vs. Unstoppable delusion 09.04.2026

Hello hello! Today we're doing a deep dive following a MIL who not only doesn't understand boundaries, she's also delusional (aren't all toxic mother in-laws?) Let's talk about it!

Ep. 47 - Congrats, you played yourself. 30.03.2026

Hello hello! Today we are talking about partners that are asking way too much from their partners... why? Let's talk about it!

Ep. 46 - "Let's have a baby!" / "I have to ask my mom first..." 24.03.2026

Hello hello! Today we are talking about pregnancy, for better or worse... let's talk about it! **Trigger Warning: emotional abuse, manipulation, ab*rtion, and baby trapping

Ep. 45 - The confidence of a mediocre man 18.03.2026

Hello hello! We are back at it today talking about cheaters. Why is it that people who cheat usually have the most audacity? I'm no contact with my mother in law so I can't ask her but let's talk about it anyway!

Ep. 44 - Estranged for a reason 04.03.2026

Hello hello! Today we're looking at a r/BestofRedditorUpdates where OP needs to decide if he wants to go to his estranged dads funeral or not... Why are they estranged? Let's talk about it!

Ep. 43 - My uterus is not a family group project 24.02.2026

Hello hello! Today we're talking about pregnancy. I don't know about you but I definitely have relatives that think they know what's best for my uterus, what about you? Let's talk about it!

Ep. 42 - Entitlement is not a personality trait babe 19.02.2026

Hello hello! Today we're going old school and talking about entitlement, because lets be honest, entitlement is a tale as old as time.

Ep. 41 - What is an apology? A non scientific breakdown. 10.02.2026

Hello hello! Today's episode is a bit different. I break down what makes an effective apology and discuss what could happen if you give a bad apology (excuses) instead. **Trigger Warning: Mentions of unaliving and mental health The article referenced: https://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/Departments/Ombuds%20Office/files/M.Wagner. ColumbiaUniversity. OmbudsOffice. ThePowerofApologies.pd...

Ep. 40 - We set boundaries, You set fires. 03.02.2026

Hello hello! Today we're talking about parents and in-laws that not only crossed boundaries, they burned them to the ground and danced on it.

Ep. 39 - A series of unfortunate choices 27.01.2026

Hello hello! Today we are talking about a family with your typical golden child/ scapegoat dynamic, but unfortunately this BestofRedditorUpdates story gets progressively worse the more we read. **Trigger Warnings: Physical and verbal abuse, domestic violence, and brief mention of ab*rtion and miscarriage. Domestic Violence Resources: https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organ...

Ep. 38 - Blood is the sharpest knife. 20.01.2026

Hello hello! Today we are talking about how sometimes blood family can hurt you in ways that no one else can. Update to posting schedule: New episode every Monday!

Ep. 37 - MIL: No Boundaries and No Shame, the Recast Sequel 04.01.2026

Hello hello! We are doing a deep dive today, we're going to follow one woman's story from good relationship to no contact with her MIL and we're covering all the criminal details in between! ***Trigger Warning: Infertility, drunk driving, car accident

Ep. 36 - Why? 31.12.2025

Hello hello! Jealousy, confusion, and incest, oh my! We have a wild one today guys. **Trigger Warning: Attempted unaliving

Ep. 35 - Ho Ho Holy Smokes these people suck 26.12.2025

Hello Hello! Happy Holidays! Here's a little mid week episode to help get through all your obligatory functions you have to go to.

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