#441 Am I Wrong to Hate My Own Daughter?

The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up) · Jul 14, 2025 · 59m

In this deeply emotional and raw episode, Niall reads a heartbreaking email from a mother pushed to her limits. She’s 38, raising a 16-year-old daughter with special needs on her own, and confesses a truth that many parents may feel but are too afraid to say aloud: "Although I love her, I also hate her so much for ruining my life."

The mother describes the breakdown of her marriage, the loss of her job, constant verbal and physical abuse from her daughter, and a deep sense of isolation. She's tried support groups, family help, and even dating, but nothing seems to offer lasting relief. Now…