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. 34 - How much would you put up with for money? A shallow dive 23.12.2025

Hello hello! Being sick is so last week. I'm back and ready to talk about a complicated family structure where money is a major player... Let's talk about it!

Ep. 33 - Back Without an Apology: The In-Law Encore No One Asked For 07.12.2025

Hello hello! My in-laws recently tried to make contact in all the wrong ways, let's talk about it! Today we're starting with reddit and ending with a personal story. **Trigger Warning: Mentions of unaliving yourself in reddit story #3, although a very positive overall. Mentions of violence towards another person (about my FIL threatening Max)

Ep. 32 - Cousin Catastrophe 23.11.2025

Hello hello! Do you have a cousin that's constantly in competition with you? Just me and OP? What about a cousin who ghosts you for years at a time after asking you for coffee? Just me? Oh well, let's talk about it!

Ep. 31 - To reply or not to reply... That is the question 16.11.2025

Hello hello! Today we're talking about when it's appropriate to reply to someone we have conflict with and when its ok to just... Not.

Ep. 30 - Why they won't change, and why you don't have to either. 10.11.2025

Hello hello! Today we're talking about those toxic family members that make us feel bad about ourselves. Unfortunately, they probably won't ever change... but you don't have to either.

Ep. 29 - Manifesting... but make it *Entitled* 03.11.2025

Hello hello! What do you do when entitled family comes knocking on your door expecting the most? We close the door and lock it.

Ep. 28 - Uh-oh, Dads got a new girlfriend! 26.10.2025

Hello hello! Today we're tackling the tricky relationship that is adult children and their parents new relationships. **Trigger Warning: Brief mention of threats using gun (about my father in-law if you've been here before)

Ep. 27 - We've got a repeat offender: Part 2 (finale) 12.10.2025

Hello hello! Today we're wrapping up our journey with this repeat offender MIL. We might not be able to change them, but we can call out bad behavior.

Ep. 26 - We've got a repeat offender: Part 1 05.10.2025

Hello hello! We've got a little bit of a shorter episode today because Max and I have been doing a TON of wedding planning this weekend. I think the story is super relatable for those of us who struggle with toxic in-laws so hopefully we can help someone who is currently struggling with in-law problems to feel less alone. Enjoy!

Ep. 25 - Too close for comfort! 28.09.2025

Hello hello today we are looking at a few stories that felt a little too close to home while reading them... **Trigger warning: Brief mention of threats of gun violence

Ep. 24 - Weddings bring out the worst in people 21.09.2025

Hello Hello! Today we're talking about the many ways that weddings can drive people crazy, because let's be honest, sometimes... weddings just bring out the worst in people!

Ep. 23 - It's not me, it's you. I need space! 14.09.2025

Hello hello! Today we're breaking up with toxicity and getting some well deserved space. **Trigger Warning (also mentioned before story): Assault with a deadly weapon

Ep. 22 - You've got a partner problem! 07.09.2025

Hello hello! Today we're talking about partners, they're supposed to be the truest form of family, you married them after all... but is everything perfect in paradise? Let's talk about it!

Ep. 21 - The illusion of family 30.08.2025

Hello hello! Things are not quite what they appear in this episode.. Positive family structure or misplaced loyalty? Let's talk about it!

Ep. 20 - Cruel or Clueless? 24.08.2025

Hello hello! Today we are playing a game I like to call cruel or clueless. Do these family members have good intentions or malicious intent? And are they even family? Let's talk about it! **Trigger Warning: Gun violence, threats of un-aliving, assault

Ep. 19 - Did they make the right choice? 17.08.2025

Hello hello! Decisions are a part of everyday life, but for those of us with toxic family members, those decisions can hold a lot more weight.

Ep. 18 - What did I just read?? 10.08.2025

Hello hello! Today we are taking a walk on the wild side and not for the better. **Trigger Warning: Abuse, sexual abuse/assault

Ep. 17 - Petty, passive, and probably watching my stories 03.08.2025

Hello hello! Today we're talking about sister in laws and the many complicated relationships we have with them. **Trigger warning: talks of domestic violence and gun use

Ep. 16 - Mother knows best. I just live here. 27.07.2025

Hello Hello! Today we're talking about partners that care a little too much about what mom thinks. Would you be able to forgive them? Lets talk about it!

Ep. 15 - Sometimes, the call comes from inside the house 20.07.2025

Hello hello! Today we’re talking about bullies, but not just any bullies, we’re talking about when your biggest bully is your family. It’s unfair, it’s mean, but unfortunately it’s more common than you think. So what do you do when your biggest hater is related to you? Let’s talk about it! **TRIGGER WARNING: talks of abuse

Ep. 14 - r/motherinlawsfromhell: Guess who’s spinning the narrative again? 13.07.2025

Hello hello! Today we’re looking at a MIL who makes up crazy lies and then plays the victim. Are we surprised? Of course not, but is this something we can come back from? Let’s talk about it!

Ep. 13 - MIL: Master of Manipulation, the one part series 05.07.2025

Hello hello! Today we’re going on a deep dive into what it looks like to have a bad mother-in-law (MIL) long-term (ex. If you DON’T go no contact). So grab your wetsuit and a coffee and let’s talk about it! **Trigger warning: talks of unaliving, mention of guns, death, language

Ep. 12 - r/siblingsfromhell: She got the love, I got this podcast! 29.06.2025

Hello hello! Have you or a loved one been impacted by an entitled sibling? You may not get an inheritance , but you do get this podcast episode! Let’s talk about entitled siblings! **Trigger warning: language, violence, attempted unaliving, substance abuse**

Ep. 11 - r/AITA: The price of being myself 21.06.2025

Hello hello! Today we’re talking about families that cannot accept you for who you are. It’s painful, we hate to see it, but it happens. Let’s talk about it!

Ep. 10 - r/AITA: Growing pains, but in reverse 14.06.2025

Hello hello! Today we’re talking entitled parents and parentified kids. When does helping the family become unhealthy? Let’s talk about it!

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