Unresolved Conflicts: Using Children as Weapons

The topic of the impact of parental conflicts and manipulation on a child's mental health is a complex and significant issue that affects many families. It's a subject that can have profound and lasting effects on a child's well-being, shaping their future relationships and overall mental health. Profit, a seasoned expert on this topic, brings a unique perspective to the table. He emphasizes that these conflicts can manifest in various ways, leading to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and a pervasive fear of abandonment in children. Profit believes that children often internalize these conflicts and may blame themselves for the fights between their parents. He highlights that these psychological wounds can persist into adulthood, affecting future relationships and overall mental well-being. Profit argues that understanding these conflicts is the first step towards finding a solution and healing for the child. Join us on this episode of The CastAscendancy Podcast as we delve deeper into this topic with Profit, exploring the complexities of parental conflicts and manipulation, and their impact on a child's mental health.

Quotes:

(00:01:18) "Imagine a world where parents, individuals tasked with nurturing and protecting their offspring, sometimes use their own children as pawns in a game of emotional chess." - Profit

(00:03:19) "The psychological impact on these innocent souls is profound, man. It's enduring. It can manifest in so many ways. Anxiety, depression, low self esteem, pervasive fear of abandonment, shit like that. They might internalize these conflicts, believing that they're somehow to blame for the fucking, for the fights. And these feelings can persist well into adulthood, affecting their future relationships mentioned, I mean, and also their mental well being. These wounds, they often run deeper than most can imagine. And this is all like, I mean, I'm just. I can't say this like I said firsthand, but I can only imagine the shit that these kids have to deal with. It leaves a lasting imprint on a child's soul. It's a harsh reality that they carry with them through life." - Profit

(00:10:57) "Focus on providing stable environment for your child. Stay calm and composed, you know what I mean? When you interact with the other parent, maintain your composure and avoid getting caught up in the emotional conflicts. Man, be a role model for your child by demonstrating resilience." - Profit

(00:13:04) "Maintaining a healthy relationship with your child during custody or visitation conflict, it's hard, it can be challenging, but it's essential for their well being to just be consistent. Have empathy, effective communication that goes a long way in helping your child navigate these stormy waters. And fostering a positive relationship with both parents is essential to having your child live their best life." - Profit

(00:19:35) "Just being able to just stand up and be better humans, man. I mean, and doing it for the kids, I mean, that's commendable. I mean, for real, props to both you guys. My respect 100%, man." - Profit