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When Parents Aren't Heroes: Navigating the Grief of Flawed Humans | The Healing Project
In this episode of The Healing Project, host Jade Naughton explores the profound and often unspoken grief that arises when we realize our parents are not infallible heroes, but flawed humans. This conversation is essential for adults navigating complex family dynamics, dealing with parental disappointment, or seeking to heal from childhood emotional neglect. We discuss the 'grief of realization'—the hollow ache of seeing your protectors as vulnerable, frightened people rather than gods—and why admitting this feels disloyal yet is necessary for true healing. If you have spent years…
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