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

Episodes

Ep. 9 - r/inlaws: What to do when they come for you 07.06.2025 33:25

Hello hello! Today we’re talking about unexpected encounters! What do you do when you run into your in-laws in the wild? Let’s talk about it!

Ep. 8 - I want to go to Vegas, YOU need to pay for me! 01.06.2025 28:41

Hello hello! Today we’re going to Vegas baby! Let’s talk about when it’s appropriate to ask your kids for money and when it’s not!

Ep. 7 - r/inlaws: Where’s the accountability?? 25.05.2025 34:39

Hello hello! Today we’re talking about accountability - do you have people in your life who treat you badly then pretend that nothing happened and never apologize? Me too, let’s talk about it!

Ep. 6 - Aunt insulted me at my job & r/AITA: left out at Christmas?? 17.05.2025 31:20

Hello hello! Today I’m sharing a personal story about the time my aunt insulted me at my place of work!

Ep. 5 - r/inlaws: MIL stalking after no contact!? 11.05.2025 38:16

Hello hello! Today’s episode is all about stalking! How far will family go to see you after you’ve asked them to stop? **Trigger Warning: mentions of gun violence**

Ep. 4 - AITA for resenting my FIL for financially abusing my partner? 01.05.2025 35:29

Hello hello! In this episode we’re talking about a father who financially abused his child and treated his child as an object to own and manipulate instead of family. Is there room for forgiveness? **Trigger warning: mention of gun violence**

Ep. 3 - AITA for giving my opinion when asked? 30.04.2025 35:20

Hello hello! In this episode we talk a little bit about favouritism and a lot about when to walk away. ** Trigger Warning: talks of domestic violence and child abuse**

Ep. 2 - AITA for trying to talk to my MIL? 26.04.2025 46:28

Hello hello! Today’s episode breaks down the final nail in the coffin for why we are no contact with MIL. I hope you enjoy! **Trigger Warning: talks of emotional and physical abuse**

Ep. 1 - Entitled mom commits crime, expects son to clean up her mess 26.04.2025 14:50

Hello hello! This episode is about an entitled mom who commits a crime, schemes to flee the country, and then wants her son to clean up the loose ends. Things do not pan out the way she expected. Let’s talk about it!

Index Episode 21.04.2025 1:04:18

Hello hello! This episode is just an index to explain some of the characters I will be talking about and their relationships. This will be important context for episodes going forward. I hope you enjoy! ** Trigger warning: mention of physical, psychological, and emotional abuse**