Against Gratitude

Going no-contact with toxic parents

Photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on Unsplash

Most parents do their best for their children, but they make mistakes along the way. It’s part of being human. Toxic parents, those who physically or emotionally abuse their children, are another thing entirely.

Either way, forgiveness is one option, whether it means letting another person off the hook for how they hurt you, or letting yourself…