10/08/2025
Hey millennials navigating the grief of the parents you got versus the parents you needed
You’re not broken for still feeling the ache of unmet needs.
Many adults find themselves grieving the love, safety, or emotional connection they wished they had growing up even while maintaining a relationship with their parents today.
You may notice patterns like:
• Feeling guilty for setting boundaries
• Struggling to express emotions without fear of rejection
• Seeking validation from people who can’t give it
• Or feeling a deep sense of loss without being able to name it
This is what unacknowledged grief can look like. It’s the silent mourning of what never was and the hope for what could have been.
In therapy, we can begin to understand where these patterns come from, name the grief beneath them, and begin to build the emotional safety and self-trust you’ve always deserved.
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting the pain it means learning to stop abandoning yourself to earn love that should’ve been freely given.
If this speaks to you, I’d love to support you on your healing journey.
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