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The guilt that never quits

Short version: my mother’s neglectful parenting was overshadowed by my father’s active psychosis, so I greatly overestimated her ability to be a grandparent I tried so hard to get my mother to come with me on my healing journey. I told her I wanted a life of stability and peace and that I wanted... read more

Is it just me, or do people not have inner worlds anymore?

In the countless conversations i have had on this app and other apps and even in person, it seems that no matter what questions i ask, there isnt a person inside the body i am speaking to available to answer them. Its like i am living in a world full of zombies. Whats your favorite food? "I dont... (edited) read more

Gentle parenting works, fr fr

Tired of this behavior

​I have a profound dislike for parents who fail to teach their children basic manners. It is especially aggravating in restaurants or public spaces where ill-mannered children disturb everyone else while the parents do nothing but offer half-hearted, distant pleas like, No baby, come here. When a... read more

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Adult friendships require grace. People are busy. People are working. People are parenting. People are burnt out. People are healing. People are fighting health battles. People are prioritizing their true responsibilities. Don’t mistake minimal communication for a lack of care or love. Some of us... read more

Parents

I hate that my parents have the mentality that they’re always right. Like It’s always so hard to have a reasonable conversation with them from one adult to the other. What’s worse is that they’re not ready to change and growing up, this has given me a few trauma that has shaped my view on life…but... read more