When Parents Let Us Down

Psychology Today | 05.02.2026 01:50
In relationships, few things are as powerful or as damaging as the stories we carry from our past. We grow up learning how love works by watching our parents and family, and when things go wrong, it is natural to look back and ask, “Why did this happen to me?” Sometimes those questions quietly turn into blame and anger, and before we realize it, the past is shaping how we live, love, and see ourselves today.