Today I turn 35, and I try to use my birthday wish wisely. If you have benefitted from my content in the time since you found me, my shameless ask is to leave me a rating on my Spotify podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/00yIunwOpcCymvruv1FL7o?si=zss8OpXiTsOIp9W1kBZeyg Attached is the screen shot for the button to tap (3 dots near the top) It’s been a really fun project for me the past few years, I’m almost up to episode 100. Ratings could make a huge difference as I try to get my book proposal sold to a publisher this month! Thank you in advance if you accept my request. Thank you for your belief in me to teach invisible labor:)

Howdy, I'm Josh, married 13 years, living in Alberta, Canada with our 6year-old son, 2 cats, & 2 dogs. Got here after getting called out by some tiktoks that hit too close to home. Hoping to take the steps to break the loop.

Usually when I get defensive I am unwilling to feel or communicate one of my emotions. Which of these do you think is the most common one that causes you or your partner to get defensive? Anger- Shame - Guilt - Fear - Lonely - Sad - Hurt -