My Mum is a great parent in some ways, as is my Dad. In other (and to be honest quite important) ways though....they suck and I will probably never totally forgive them for those failings. That is not because I think they have done it intentionally or have failed to try their best. If my mother thinks she hid her m/h issues then she is damn ****ing delusional. Similar with my Dad. I am 'hurt' by their lackings due to their health issues but their denial and 'covering up' did me more damage then their honesty would have ever done. I (and others) are not stupid. I knew. What hurt the most was pretending not to know.
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