The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma} Ep. 213: Resentment & Parenting
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Mar 18, 2025 Resentment is a common emotion for parents, especially when expectations clash with reality. The discussion explores how this feeling serves an important purpose and what messages it might convey. It addresses the unique struggles of parents raising children with special needs, emphasizing the importance of self-care and understanding boundaries. The conversation encourages curiosity over shame, highlighting how early attachment trauma can influence these emotions. Tune in for insights on emotional healing and fostering healthier parenting experiences.
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Resentment Roots in Unmet Plans
- Resentment commonly arises when parenting does not go according to plan due to unmet expectations.
- The brain’s anticipation of the future makes unmet plans particularly difficult, leading to feelings of resentment.
Resentment Blocks Emotional Flow
- Emotions naturally have flow, but resentment can block this flow, trapping us in unresolved feelings.
- Resentment often protects us from facing deeper, more painful emotions like grief.
Resentment Masks Grief with Control
- Resentment can serve as a way to avoid grief by focusing attention outward and providing a false sense of control.
- It keeps us hopeful by refusing to acknowledge that some realities may not change.
