5 Ways to Heal from a Highly Critical, Controlling Parent
âYouâve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasnât worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.â ~Louise Hay
When I was growing up, it felt like nothing was good enough for my dad. And all I longed for was his acceptance and love.
He had this temper that would blow up, and heâd blame me for how he felt. He would outright tell me his behavior was my fault. That if Iâd behaved better, he wouldnât have had an outburst.
When he told me I wasn’t enough or worthy, I believed him. I was constantly walking on eggshells …