@mind_yourboundaries: 💔 Accepting our parent for who they are can be the scariest process because we have to let go of the hope of getting our needs met. Needs that only that parent can meet. Some adult children take years, decades, and some never get there… But once we brave the unknown, grieve what we didn’t get and so rightly deserved, and fully accept, we are free from hoping that maybe this time will be different. At that point, what’s truly healthy for you and your family becomes crystal clear and appropriate boundaries can be set to prevent further harm. And ironically what I’ve seen is once we accept our parent for who they are and have healthy boundaries the relationship itself between child and parent improves. Not all the time but it certainly happens. If this were me and I had the resources I would do this healing work with a licensed therapist. Again, I wish I had a magic message to get through to parents like this who lack the capacity to see the damage they’ve caused and destruction they continue to make. PSA - this story was shared by one of you for educational and reflective purposes only. Not meant to replace advice from licensed professionals. #boundaries #storytime #HealingJourney #healthyboundaries #relationshipadvice

Jess- Your Boundary Big Sister

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