Alex Cooper discusses the tension between loving your parents and resenting them for childhood wounds. She explores why we cling to hope they'll change, how disappointment can trigger old dynamics, and offers strategies like lowering expectations, setting boundaries, and radical acceptance to protect your peace without excusing their actions.
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You can simultaneously protect your mental health by distancing yourself from toxic patterns while still holding your parents accountable for the ways they hurt you.