Toxic parents raise children who tiptoe around love, always trying to be ‘enough’ for approval that never comes. These children grow into adults who apologize for existing. The healing begins when they realize their worth was never theirs to give — it was always there, waiting to be claimed.
Children raised by toxic parents often internalize deep shame and people-pleasing patterns. Recognizing this damage is painful but empowering. Therapy, self-reflection, and supportive communities help survivors reclaim self-worth. Healing means learning that love does not have to be earned through suffering — it should be unconditional.
