How to Empathize With Your Parents' Criticism

The only person who really has the power to determine our worth is us. When you empathize with them and also recognize your own position it doesn't invalidate the pain of the experiences that you've had with criticism with them. If you're in a place where you can talk to your parents about your perception of their criticism it's worth a shot. Get conscious about your inner critic and start talking back with a gentler voice Critics are human with flaws fears and experiences just like you rather than some almighty powerful force that has sentenced you to perfectionist and people please in prison.