Becoming a parent is often portrayed as a joyous and fulfilling experience, filled with proud moments of love, laughter, and growth. However, for many, this new identity also brings to light deep-seated childhood wounds, reopening emotional scars that we may not have even realized were there. Both things can be true. This paradox of joy and pain is particularly poignant when we strive to give our children the nurturing we may never have received, revealing the true weight of our past.
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