How I wish that my adoptive parents had even a sliver of the same kind of curiosity, caring, empathy, and compassion towards me. I've never been recognized or respected as my own person by them and my grief was never even a factor to consider. I was just a troublemaker, a burden, disobedient. Never worthy of understanding, just punishment. I grew into an overachieving adult who struggles with depression, anxiety, c-ptsd, and periodic suicide ideation. I'm still learning who I am at 47. All of your advice points were right on and honest, as well as your expressed appreciation for this parent's concerns. Thank you.
How I wish that my adoptive parents had even a sliver of the same kind of curiosity, caring, empathy, and compassion towards me. I've never been recognized or respected as my own person by them and my grief was never even a factor to consider. I was just a troublemaker, a burden, disobedient. Never worthy of understanding, just punishment. I grew into an overachieving adult who struggles with depression, anxiety, c-ptsd, and periodic suicide ideation. I'm still learning who I am at 47. All of your advice points were right on and honest, as well as your expressed appreciation for this parent's concerns. Thank you.