Summary of How to deal with toxic family relationships | Johnson Chong | TEDxRolandPark

00:00:00 - 00:10:00

Johnson Chong discusses how to deal with toxic family relationships, focusing on the importance of acknowledgement, connection, and empathy. He shares the story of how breaking up with his parents allowed him to come out as gay and be his own person, emphasizing the importance of renegotiating family contracts in order to create more mutuality and consideration.

• 00:00:00 Johnson Chong discusses the importance of family contracts and how often they are one-sided and exploitative. He talks about a story of how he was asked to sign a contract before he ever sued the trampoline park. He proposes that we should renegotiate our family contracts in order to create more mutuality and consideration.
• 00:05:00 Johnson Chong discusses how to deal with toxic family relationships, focusing on the importance of acknowledging what the other person is saying, connecting stories, and demonstrating empathy. He points out that, if done in a neutral way, this can lead to connection and a willingness to renegotiate the contract.
• 00:10:00 Johnson Chong discusses the importance of breaking up with one's family in order to negotiate a better relationship. He shares the story of how breaking up with his parents allowed him to come out as gay and be his own person.