✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

13.66 – Talking to Family Members Who Dismiss or Disrespect You: Dealing with dismissive relatives tests patience and boundaries. Stay calm and assertive by using steady tone and eye contact. Avoid emotional escalation; dignity keeps you in control. State your needs clearly—“I need to be spoken to respectfully”—without long justifications. If disrespect continues, limit interactions or change topics. Silence used strategically protects peace. You can’t change others’ behavior, but you can choose your reaction. Seek support from allies who respect you. Writing letters or messages may help convey thoughts without confrontation. Over time, consistent boundaries teach others your standards. Emotional distance isn’t cruelty; it’s self-protection. Communicating with grace during disrespect preserves your energy and models strength. Eventually, people either adjust or remove themselves, leaving you with integrity intact.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

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