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I want to stop hating my parents

I still haven't forgiven my parents, and my grief continues. It's a January story of this year, and my mother said, “I want you to leave next year because nursing is difficult,” even though she knew I had fallen ill at work, went to a psychiatrist, and even though she knew she wanted to die. It was a month after my mom told me that I should stay home even after I retired at the end of this year. I knew it would be difficult due to nursing care, hospital attendants, etc., but I felt like I had been thrown out, and I felt a strong sense of loneliness even when I was at home, so I moved in May. On the day of the move, my parents went on a trip in the morning. My father knew I was depressed, but he almost never talked to me. After that, we had a discussion once, but on the contrary, it became complicated and tangled, and after that, my mother used me as my insurance contract agent without permission, and I was so stunned that I haven't met my mother since. My father comes to me about twice a month and brings me food (including things my mother made) and clothes that fit in the house. My parents have apologized. But I can't forgive it. I think I am who I am now because my mother worked so hard at raising children, and my father even worked the night shift, and I expressed my gratitude for that. I think we should forgive them, but even now they bring me food, and I feel like they're trying to make a loan. My mother often said the words “get out” and “get out fast” since I was in elementary school. It seems that my mother said that because she wanted them to become independent quickly. Also, since I don't have any money, I was told that if I went to a private university, I would borrow my own scholarship, so I went on to a public vocational school, but my sister went on to a private high school or private university without a scholarship. It seems that the reason is that my little sister won't be able to return the money properly. What do you do when you quit even when you were in high school because of the difficult times you didn't want to go to school? I'm just being told that. Not only this time, but up until now, it feels like something has overflowed, and I'm avoiding contact with my parents as much as possible now. Even now, I still cry when I remember being treated like that by my parents in the past, and it makes me want to die eventually due to anger, resentment, and sorrow. I think I shouldn't think about it, but I suddenly think about it and it makes me feel painful again. I don't want to think about my parents anymore, but I also feel guilty when I see my father's angry face asking... (I tell my father that I want him not to come here as much as possible)
What should I do?

4 Zen Responses

Let's choose a way of life that is comfortable for ourselves for a new life

they don't understand. They didn't even try to understand.
Your parents aren't aware that this attitude has hurt you all this time.
Even if there was an apology, I wanted them to look at me properly at that time, not now or anything. The heartbreak I received is still being reminded of, and it's painful, isn't it?

While your father was feeling your suffering, he didn't know how to treat him, and he was probably only able to keep quiet and watch over her in accordance with your mother. That's why I'm still worried about you and come to visit me. It's just... it makes me think I wanted them to be on my side at that time rather than being kind now.

Parents aren't perfect, and they can't understand all of their children's feelings. Nevertheless, there are times when they impose “correctness” that there is no mistake because they are parents or adults, and neglect to face children firmly and listen to their voices. Your mother has probably been able to raise her own children until now without questioning it.

Parents' attitudes have a big impact on children's lives. That's why it's your feeling that you can't forgive your parents in the current situation, isn't it?

You don't have to forgive me. You don't have to force yourself to suppress your feelings.
However, don't just get attached to your parents, and choose a way of life that is comfortable for you for your new life. Let's also meet people who can deal with you properly. There are supporters who understand that you are important just the way you are. Think of Hasunoha as your resting place, so come back anytime.
In that way, let's walk with the people who will support the future.

However, along with my current feelings

I was reading Musubi-san's words, and my heart was tightened tightly.

The time I spent with my parents, the words they said,
Each and every one of them still remains in the back of my heart,
It comes rushing in like a wave at an unexpected moment, doesn't it?
Your parents probably didn't act “out of malice.”
I was tired from nursing care, I made a mistake in choosing words,
I tried to protect my “family” in the best way I could --
I think that was the background too.

However,
Even if the intention was kindness,
The fact that those words were a deep pain for Musubi is certain.
That pain is not a weakness; it is proof that you have lived a serious life.

So what I want to tell you
In Musubi-san's heart now
It means you don't have to apply “whether it's correct or not.”

When anger comes out,
“Yes, it hurt, didn't it?”
When tears are spilled,
“You've worked hard, haven't you?”

However, please leave your current feelings as they are.

Something like “I have to do”
“Don't feel like this,” or
You don't have to think about it right now.

When your heart hurts
A person can only “just rest.”

The weight that Musubi is carrying now is not “dragging down the past,”
I think the feelings I haven't been able to express for a long time are finally coming out loud.

That voice isn't something to deny, or something to calm down in a hurry; it's a voice that will stay by your side.

If your heart hurts, say words like these
Try putting it gently in your heart.

“Right now, this is fine”

That's all it takes.
Really, that's enough.

What Musubi-san put into words like this
That in itself is a quiet movement forward.

Thanks for writing to this place.
If it becomes painful again, you can always come here and tell me how you feel.

Let's bring out your thoughts

I read it.
I read about you and your parents. I don't know the details about you or your parents' feelings, but I feel that your pain, sorrow, and envy are conveyed. I understand your feelings from the bottom of my heart.

Various things have probably happened to you and your family until now, and there may have been painful feelings, frustration, and helplessness in each of your thoughts. I think it's natural for your parents to feel angry and jealous when they treat you that way. It's probably going to overflow from within your heart no matter what.

It may be quite difficult to deal with your parents right now. Maybe your parents are doing their best to live now, or maybe they're already exhausted and it's hard to meet people.

I think your thoughts are good here too, please tell us.

Please put your hands together with the Buddha, gods, and ancestors to convey your overflowing thoughts as you think. Please firmly confess your anger, hatred, envy, and slightly painful feelings to the Buddha, gods, and ancestors.

The Buddha, gods, and ancestors will kindly accept all of your thoughts, accept your heart, and gently snuggle up to you. Please save your heart.

The Buddha, gods, and ancestors will kindly watch over you anytime, anywhere, and in any situation.

I am praying to Buddha, gods, and ancestors that you will continue to be watched over by the Buddha, gods, and ancestors, and that they will accept all of your thoughts, that you can live peacefully little by little, that you can live peacefully little by little, and that you can live through every day richly in relationships with many people.

We sincerely support you and look forward to welcoming you. We wholeheartedly agree

A turning point from pinch to opportunity

Thank you Musubi-sama for your consultation.

I have a lot of grudges against my parents, and I feel like I have to return the favor they originally raised me, and the conflict continues.
I feel “unforgivable and sad,” there is also a sense of guilt, loneliness, and depression, and it's probably a feeling of being helpless.

But this mental conflict and depression is an opportunity. This is your chance to shake off your bad past. They have also begun to live independently.
How do you want to live?
What do you want to do to move forward with your life?
How would you like to live your life as the protagonist?
You should put aside (throw it out) worrying about your relationship with your parents and seriously think about living a positive life.
My past up until now has been influenced by my parents, and I have been swayed by resentment forgiveness and unforgiveness, and I haven't lived on my own. You are dependent on others.
This pinch is an opportunity for you to shake off that past and move forward in your own way. (I've said it many times though.)

What kind of people do you want to impress?
If there were no restrictions, how would you like to live?
What would you like to do without any restrictions?
We should move forward on the path of life from this way of thinking.
Why don't you ask lots of people for advice on that?
If requested, I will do it too.
It will definitely change. You can recover from a mental depression.
We will push forward.
Then, they eventually achieved something, achieved something, moved someone, and contributed. When you think about it, you can look back on the past, forgive if you can forgive, express gratitude, and return the favor.
Isn't this the time?
Please consider. One bow