No one can instigate fear and self-hatred in me faster than my Mother. Is it that way for others, where the parental influence is so strong?
Nov 3, 2012 · 6:30 PM UTC
11
1
@mollydotcom for me it only comes from male authority figures.
@mollydotcom It's that strong until you let go of it's power over you. Meaning—they're a person. They gave you life. But that's it. #aperson
1
@mollydotcom When I quit wishing for my dad's "approval" & truly let go of the fact that I would ever have it, he suddenly pursued. #freedom
1
@mollydotcom was for a long time with dad. Then realised I’m super self-critical & he was just pulling that out. We get on loads better now
@mollydotcom Only if you let them - parents like projecting their weaknesses onto their offspring. Simple answer is - don't let them.
@mollydotcom Yes, mothers have special powers. We can only hope hey use them for good.
1
@mollydotcom have you read “The Drama of the Gifted Child”?
It deals with issues like this in spades. Whether it helps or not who knows.
1