Fuck all of that ‘respect your parents at all times’ BULLSHIT because some people don’t have normal, functional parents. Some parents have absolutely no respect for their children, and they mentally abuse them for years. They raise kids who feel uncomfortable in their own homes, and who carry that discomfort into their own home when they move on in life. You can respect that they’ve given you food, clothes, and other basic necessities, but acknowledging their flaws doesn’t make you a bad person, or an ungrateful child. Sometimes, it’s the only way to escape and recover from a difficult childhood.
