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The first step toward healing is radical honesty. You cannot fix a relationship if you are still pretending the fracture doesn't exist.

Constant battles over bedtime, chores, or school can wear down even the most patient caregiver. i-hate-my-son

You can hate the constant screaming, the lying, or the disrespect without hating the human being behind it. The first step toward healing is radical honesty

Sometimes we hate our kids because our expectations are too high. Embracing "good enough" parenting can relieve the pressure that fuels resentment. i-hate-my-son