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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was neglected and abused by my parents and I am an attentive, loving mother. It is easy for me to be a good parent because I treat my kids the way I wish I'd been treated. When I mess up, I apologize. The worst thing for me is perfectionism and punishing myself for messing up. [/quote] +1 OP I think your thought “this is hard because I didn’t have a role model” is actually causing you pain. I get it because I’ve said that about marriage, but oddly not re parenting. But, that’s just a thought you don’t have to believe. If you think it again, you can say “this doesn’t serve me.” Or, alternatively, you add new thoughts you believe: “I’ve broken the cycle,” or “I’m a loving mom,” or “I’m a good mom” (because all of these are true from your op) you might have some relief. Nobody is perfect. Nobody. [/quote]
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