This chapter emphasizes the need for parents to change themselves instead of trying to change their young adult. It explores the significance of listening compassionately and apologizing as a healing practice to foster a healthier parent-child relationship.
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Episode 2013:
Dr. Jack Stoltzfus, in his insightful article, emphasizes the transformative power of apologies in the dynamics of parent-young adult relationships. He advocates for acknowledging past actions, even when memories are unclear, as a vital step in nurturing love and responsibility, transcending the need to be right for the sake of emotional healing and stronger familial bonds.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentslettinggo.com/why-apologize-to-your-young-adult-if-it-didnt-happen-or-you-dont-remember-it/
Quotes to ponder:
"Perceptions are our reality."
"Apologizing is the loving, and right thing to do that will set us as parents free, free our young adults, and help restore the relationship."
"An apology is a gift we give to our young adult to enable the young adult to let go of the anger and resentment."
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