I am gay and my parents say they love me but they will not acknowledge my partner of ten years and it hurts more than outright rejection would.
More people experience this than they realize.
Partial acceptance can wound more deeply than honest rejection because it offers hope while withholding recognition.
“Where Are You with Parental love — its nature and its complexity?”
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.