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Scenario

When your child says they hate you and means it

My teenager told me they hate me for the first time and I know they mean it right now and I cannot stop crying because I used to be their whole world.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The fierce love that defines parental identity becomes a source of profound vulnerability when children reject it.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parental identity — becoming and losing?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.