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Ellis is obsessed with the spiders that inhabit the crumbling house where he lives with his dad, his older sister and Great-Aunt Mafi - and by a need to find out more about his mother, whose death overshadows the family's otherwise happy existence. He is a sensitive soul - awkward and out of place most of the time but funny, too, and with an embarrassing habit of speaking his thoughts aloud, whatever the company.

We use this podcast as a moment to gather our thoughts and approach the situation with clarity, not heat We approach the conversation calmly and respectfully. And actively listen to the other person’s perspective without interrupting or planning rebuttal. We validate our feelings, even if we don’t agree, by saying things like, “I see why you feel that way.” We frame the conversation as a partnership rather than a battle. Ask questions like: “How can we fix this together?” or “What’s a compromise we can both feel good about?” We are open to adjustments and willing to meet ...