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It took me many years to forgive myself for not being a better parent. When I talk to my sons today, they say they always knew how much I did and do love them.
Therapy helped me a great deal to realize a few things. Every pothole my sons hit wasn't because of me. My toolbox on parenting, relationships, and setting boundaries was empty.
When we forgive ourselves and let the guilt go, it is transformative. It is pretty obvious by reading the posts that the scale is heavy on the side of dysfunctional childhoods. Often I think dysfunction is the norm~! We can make positive, loving, and nurturing changes; we get a chance every time the sun rises.💞
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You are so right. We have so much technology today why don't babies come with an operating manual? You come home from the hospital with this tiny human being and then what. Most of us do the best we can. But some of us did not have much luck, did we. That's why we are here. I wrack my brain but I just cannot understand how parents can harm their babies. Even though my mother was the devil incarnate, I was not able to do that to my sons. I loved them too much. We probably didn't do a perfect job, but when the love is there, all is good.
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Thank you so much for what you wrote. My toolbox was mostly empty, but had a few faulty tools too... But I know every right decision I make will help my children.
I will try and keep in mind your words about the sun rising, as mornings aren't easy for me!
Thanks again! 🥰