Even the most incredible parents can only see you as *they* do, and they see your best interest through the lens of what they want for you.

They also project strengths and limitations on you because they are biased.

I try to remember this as I guide and raise my daughter.

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that's a very important point!

similar ideas helped me to improve the relationship with my mum – slowly rebuilding it all with the understanding of how she sees me vs who i actually am is hard and still in progress – but god, how rewarding!

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Isn’t this just the human condition?