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The first step toward healing is radical honesty. You cannot fix a relationship if you are still pretending the fracture doesn't exist.

Sometimes we see our own worst traits reflected in our children, which triggers a defensive, negative reaction. i-hate-my-son

You are not alone in this struggle. Admitting you're struggling to "like" your son is the first step toward finding a path back to a relationship where love—and eventually, like—can flourish again. The first step toward healing is radical honesty

If you are feeling this, you likely feel like a monster. You look at other parents on social media who seem to bask in the glow of every milestone and you wonder what is broken inside of you. But the truth is more nuanced: feeling "hate" or intense resentment toward your son doesn’t mean you aren't a good parent. It often means you are an overwhelmed one. You are not alone in this struggle

You can hate the constant screaming, the lying, or the disrespect without hating the human being behind it.

When the Love is There, but the Like is Not: Navigating the Taboo of Parental Resentment

When your life feels entirely consumed by a child’s needs—leaving no room for your own career or hobbies—it’s easy to view that child as the obstacle to your happiness.