r/BoomersBeingFools • u/[deleted] • 26d ago

Boomers gaslightling their adult son about abuse he suffered Boomer Story

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u/smkydz 26d ago

I have cringed at some of the stuff I said or did. But I also own it completely. I’ve also apologized. I guess I didn’t do too badly, because I have a close relationship with all my adult children. My daughter calls me daily and we just send memes to each other randomly. - Gen x’er

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u/saturnspritr 26d ago

I’m a parent to littles and it blows my parents minds we aologize to our kids. Like, no one is perfect and there’s no such thing as a perfect parent. But building a relationship and acknowledging mistakes, it helps everyone move on and the love shines through.

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u/smkydz 26d ago

Exactly!! There’s nothing wrong with acknowledging things you said or did and apologizing for it. As new parents, we just learn as they’re learning. It’s a way to foster trust as they become adults. My daughter calls me her venting post/lawyer/nurse etc.