07/24/2025
In therapy, we often unpack the complex layers of our relationships — and parents are rarely a simple topic.
Maybe your parents were nurturing and present.
Maybe they did their best with what they had.
Maybe you’re still healing from what they couldn’t give.
Appreciation doesn’t mean ignoring the hard parts.
It can be as simple as recognizing the effort, the intention, or even just the role they played in your story.
Whatever your relationship looks like today — you’re allowed to honor it in a way that feels honest and whole.
Donna B. Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC
www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
donna@lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
214-960-3632