We judge our parents through the lens of our current awareness, forgetting they operated with a different set of tools, traumas, and information.

In this deeply resonant episode, we delve into one of the most challenging journeys of adulthood: reconciling the parents we wished we had with the actual human beings we received.

If you’ve been carrying the weight of resentment or wondering why your upbringing felt "not enough," this conversation is for you. We aren’t here to excuse harm, but we are here to shift the lens. By understanding the "toolbox" our parents inherited, we can begin to close the emotional gaps and find a peace that isn't dependent on their apology.

In this episode, we discuss:

1. The Toolbox Analogy: Why you can't build a mansion with a rusty screwdriver—understanding your parents' limitations.

2. The "Box" of Generational Trauma: Unpacking the societal and emotional era that shaped your parents' parenting style.

3. Intent vs. Impact: Learning to separate a parent's good intentions from their poor execution.

4. Forgiveness as Self-Care: Why letting go is a gift to yourself, not necessarily a pass for them.

5. Grace vs. Access: How to forgive while still maintaining the boundaries that keep you safe.

Special Resource: The Parent Lens Soul-Work Guide

Healing doesn’t end when the audio stops. So, I have created a comprehensive reflection guide to help you process your family history, humanise the hurt, and break the cycle.

If you’re interested, you can request via Instagram or send me an email.

Key Quote from the Episode:

> Your parents are human too.

> Grace doesn't mean access.

> Heal so that the cycle of trauma ends with you.

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* Email: hearttoheartwithjc@gmail.com

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