We Heal Together

'Daddy Issues" is a misogynistic trope. Can we all stop using the phrase?

Episode Summary

This episode discusses the phrase "daddy issues" & unpacks why we should all erase it from our vocabulary. The show notes not only contain the citations/sources for the information in the episode, but also worksheets, book recommendations, and information about Cordelia and her other work/content. If you like my content, I would love to have you as a part of my community. I invite you to follow me on Instagram @codependentrecovery. Check out the show notes for information on how to purchase my workbook & how to join ZOOM community clubs. Don't forget that a new podcast drops every OTHER Monday. Tune in on Monday, October 18th, 2021, for the next episode. We heal better together. See y'all soon. Xoxo- Cordelia

Episode Notes

PODCAST INFO

• A new podcast episode drops every OTHER Monday
• Music credit: L-Ray Music, Courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc.
• Learn more about your host, Cordelia, by clicking  here
• Be sure to follow Cordelia on Instagram: @codependentrecovery

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CITATIONS

• tweet about daddy issues
• Instagram post about daddy issues
• What is it?
  • Joe Hemmings definition
  • Urban Dictionary Definitions
    • First definition
    • Second definition
    • Third definition
    • Fourth definition
• When is it used?
  • People use it to shame women & 4 examples
  • Used to describe women who are needy & wounded
• What’s the issue?
  • It deflects blame away from the toxic/abusive men onto the women they harm.
  • Normalizing daddy issues makes women think their feelings are not valid
  • Tells people we all need dads to be normal
  • Tells women they’re going to seek out shitty relationships

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RESOURCES FOR SURVIVORS + HELPING SURVIVORS

• Access free Google Drive materials here
• Helpful organizations
• Finding affordable therapy
• Check out the post index - Cordelia has tons of posts on today's topic as well
• Post Cordelia made about being an active bystander

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WORKBOOK + COMMUNITY + RESOURCES

• Are you going through a breakup or divorce?  Here is the link to the 98-page workbook.  Print version + ebook version available worldwide.
• Check out Cordelia's book recommendations here
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• Want to join the community (i.e., community club or book club)? Click here
• Want access to free resources? Click here
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