Few of us had perfect parents. None of us, I reckon. Even the ideal parent who makes you feel seen and whole and able has distractions enough to make growing up a trial, the need for love a need indeed. Because, as Freud says somewhere, there is not enough love in the whole world for even one child.
Great post — I just get lost at the cards metaphor. Especially "winning." I assume the deck is missing many cards, maybe we'll get one we want, but focusing on winning might be losing. A game that teaches needs and desire for "completeness" might not be a good one to play.
Great post — I just get lost at the cards metaphor. Especially "winning." I assume the deck is missing many cards, maybe we'll get one we want, but focusing on winning might be losing. A game that teaches needs and desire for "completeness" might not be a good one to play.