Dr. Laura (3:28)

So no, we don't try it. We just turn ourselves over to a new way of existing with this person. We don't try it. This is just the new way of handling it. We minimize contact. If she's at an event, like a family thing, keep away from her. Minimize contact. No calling, no texting. Minimize contact. Just because parents had sex twice and made her, you're not obligated to incorporate her into your life if she's dangerous or destructive. You are not morally obligated just because they had numerous times of fertilizing an egg.

Caller (4:17)

Understood?

Dr. Laura (4:20)

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Caller (7:54)

Yeah, you're right. I don't know why that's such a hard concept to accept at times.

Dr. Laura (8:04)

Because we're beaten into, especially with mobster movies, the notion that family is everything. Largely, yes. But the caveat I put on there is, except if they're dangerous or destructive, then no.

Caller (8:22)

Right.

Dr. Laura (8:22)

Not supposed to put yourself in harm's way because somebody who's related and your mother says, I want all my children to get along. Well, then fix your nasty kid. Leave me out of it.

Caller (8:31)

Right? Right. All right. Will do not try.

Dr. Laura (8:37)

Will do okay. No, we don't try. We just turn ourselves over to this. Resist the temptation to defend yourself or to answer back. Resist. Resist it. Resist it.

Caller (8:50)

Perfect. Thank you so much.

Dr. Laura (8:55)

You're very welcome. Except, of course, if Borg is involved, because resistance is futile. That woke up dan my number 1-800-375-2872. Check out my social media on Facebook and Instagram. I post stories, photos and videos seven days a week and feature some of what you sent me, too. There's always something interesting going on there. You can find me at facebook.com drlaura and instagram.com DrLauraProgram.

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