Patience (Episode 2)Patience (Episode 2)
Relational Recovery
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the role of patience in healing family relationships on the Relational Recovery Podcast.
6:29•27 Nov 2023
Patience and Family Healing: Insights from Wes Thompson and Austin Hill
Episode Overview
- Healing family relationships requires time and patience from both parties
- Choosing to respond with love and kindness, despite others' actions, is crucial
- Accepting consequences and responding with love can lead to genuine restoration
- The difference between tolerating and accepting a situation is emphasised
- Patience plays a vital role in navigating the complexities of relational recovery
“People change slower than we often want them to. People don't act just because we do x, y, and z doesn't mean they're going to respond the way we want them to, and that's actually a very controlling way to look at it.”
Ever felt like you're running out of patience with family relationships? In this episode of the Relational Recovery Podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill tackle the tricky subject of patience in the context of healing family ties. They bring to light the importance of doing personal work to mend relationships and emphasize that genuine progress takes time and a lot of patience.
With real-life examples, they illustrate how challenging it can be to wait for others to change, yet highlight the importance of continuing to show love and kindness regardless of the situation. They also break down the difference between tolerating and truly accepting a situation, stressing that accepting consequences and choosing to respond with love can lead to genuine restoration.
This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt insights, making it a must-listen for anyone struggling with family dynamics during their recovery journey.
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