Resentment Part 2: How Powerlessness and Entitlement Sabotage Healing

February 3
29 mins

Episode Description

Resentment doesn’t always look like anger. Sometimes it hides behind effort, silence, or “doing everything right.”

In Part 2 of our Resentment series, Alana sits down with Luke Gordon to explore how powerlessness and entitlement quietly fuel resentment, especially in recovery after betrayal or compulsive sexual behavior.

They unpack:

  • Why resentment often goes unnoticed until it causes damage

  • How silent scorekeeping creates emotional distance

  • The link between resentment, entitlement, and relapse risk

  • Why awareness alone isn’t enough–and what actually leads to healing

Chapters

  • 02:23 Personal Experiences with Resentment

  • 05:32 Silent Scorekeeping

  • 07:57 Entitlement and Passive Aggressiveness

  • 10:47 Processing Resentment and Finding Power

  • 15:33 Practical Steps to Address Resentment

  • 22:09 The Journey of Healing

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