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[quote=Anonymous]I would feel bad but try to be compassionate. Sometimes it's easier for people to process/express themselves on paper. Actually, I would appreciate the opportunity to process its contents away from them first. I've read that it's important to try to be empathetic and not explain yourself, only apologize that you weren't the parent that they had wanted you to be and validate their experience. That was their lens/experience even if it doesn't square with how you remember things, your intent, etc.[/quote]
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