April 11, 2023 - Freedomain Radio - Stefan Molyneux
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| Ask the AI. Provide arguments as to why adult children might choose to end a relationship with their abusive parents. | |
| I didn't say it's good or bad, I just said why they might. | |
| Response from the AI. It's not an oracle at Delphi, I'm just saying, right? | |
| This is the general wisdom that's been scraped from untold human documentation. | |
| AI response. Adult children may choose to end a relationship with their abusive parents for several reasons, each rooted in the pursuit of emotional well-being, self-preservation, and personal growth. | |
| Some of these reasons include Protection of mental health. | |
| Continued interaction with abusive parents can take a toll on an individual's mental health, perpetuating feelings of depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem. | |
| Cutting ties with abusive parents may be a necessary step to prioritize one's mental and emotional well-being. | |
| 2. Breaking the cycle of abuse. | |
| For adult children who've experienced abuse throughout their childhood, ending the relationship with their abusive parents might be an essential step in breaking the cycle of abuse, especially if they have children of their own. | |
| This decision can help prevent the intergenerational transmission of abuse and establish a healthier family environment. | |
| Number three, establishing boundaries. | |
| Adult children may choose to end the relationship to set and maintain healthy boundaries. | |
| These boundaries can help protect the individual from further harm and reinforce a sense of self-worth and autonomy. | |
| The next one. Pursuing personal growth. | |
| Removing the negative influence of abusive parents can provide an opportunity for personal growth, self-discovery and healing. | |
| This decision can empower the individual to seek healthier relationships, cultivate self-compassion and live a more authentic and fulfilling life. | |
| Prioritizing self-care. | |
| Ending the relationship can be a form of self-care as it allows the individual to focus on their own well-being rather than remaining in a toxic and harmful environment. | |
| Self-care is vital for emotional resilience and the ability to thrive in other aspects of life. | |
| Seeking Validation and Support Adult children who have experienced abuse may have had their feelings and experiences invalidated or dismissed by their parents. | |
| Ending the relationship can be a way to seek validation and support from other sources, such as friends, therapists or support groups, where their experiences and emotions are acknowledged and respected. | |
| Reduction of triggers Continued interaction with abusive parents can trigger painful memories or trauma responses, causing emotional distress. | |
| By distancing themselves from their parents, adult children can work to reduce the frequency of these triggers, making it easier to heal and recover from past abuse. | |
| It is important to remember that every individual's circumstances are unique, and the decision to end a relationship with an abusive parent is a deeply personal one. | |
| Those facing this choice may benefit from seeking support from friends, therapists or support groups. | |
| To help them navigate the complexities and emotions that arise during this challenging process. | |
| Right. So, nothing different than anything I've ever said, of course. | |
| Not particularly relevant that AI happens to agree with everything that I've said for the last 16, 17 years. | |
| I guess artificial intelligence is just a cult leader. | |
| But... Oh, do I keep calling chat GPT GPS? All right, I appreciate that. | |
| But yeah, so this is the standard that artificial intelligence through gleaming millions and millions of documents and trying to distill it into as much wisdom and concentrated value as possible says everything that I've said. | |
| I mean, I go a lot further insofar as I say it's really essential to get talk therapy if you're planning on taking a break from parents. | |
| Very strong. And it doesn't say you should talk to them first. | |
| I mean, I'm a lot nicer than the artificial intelligence, so to speak, and I generally say if it's safe, please try and talk to your parents and please engage with the therapist if you're thinking of taking a break. | |
| Whereas it just says, well, maybe it'd be helpful, and it never says... | |
| That you should sit down and talk with them, although I didn't say what the path was. | |
| So, that is interesting. | |
| That is interesting. |
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