The Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs case has triggered a profound reaction of anger, fear and concern over the direction of the country with deeply personal implications. Dr. Frank discusses how people are reacting and provides ideas on how to cope with the emotions you may be feeling.
In this podcast, Brad Frank discusses reactions to the recent Supreme Court decision in the Dobbs case that overturned Roe V. Wade. There is pervasive anger and fear over what the ruling means for women and how the ruling sets the stage for stripping other rights in the US. A surprising number of people are feeling that the US may not be a safe place to live and they are taking steps to learn about the process of moving to Canada or countries in the EU. The once-flippant comment “I’m just going to move to Canada” is now a very real possibility as concerns mount over how long the window will be open before relocating is not an option.
Dr. Frank also discusses how similar the anxiety, pain and anger triggered by the Dobbs case are to relationship issues many people face. In long-term relationships, one or both partners sometimes feel like the relationship is not providing what they expected or want. They feel like the promise of love or compassion should have been in the relationship forever but eventually find themselves crosswise with their partner. It requires a willingness to reorient and take action to reset. The same is true of the political landscape in the US today – it requires action, thoughtful consideration and an informed perspective on available options. Whether it is a marriage or a reaction to the news, you have two real options – retreat inwards and hold the emotions inside or reach out for help.
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