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When Parents Aren't Heroes: Grieving the Adults You Needed | The Healing Lab
This episode of The Healing Lab, hosted by Elizabeth Dunleavy, explores the profound and often unspoken grief that arises when we realize our parents are not infallible heroes, but flawed humans who were simply winging it. It is designed for adults in their twenties, thirties, and beyond who are navigating the complex process of separating from parental expectations, healing from intergenerational trauma, and redefining their relationship with the people who raised them. If you have ever felt a heavy silence after seeing your mother or father as vulnerable individuals rather than giants, this…
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