They screw you up:

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They screw you up.

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Your parents.

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They don’t mean to.

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But they do.

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They fill you with the thoughts they have.

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And add some extra, just for you.

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But they were screwed up in their childhood.

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Born into circumstances they couldn’t control.

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Born to parents who were busy dealing with their own problems.

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Trying to navigate the world with a blueprint they didn’t ask for.

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Doing the best they can to get you where you are.

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Sure they weren’t perfect, but who is?

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They were just doing their best.

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They didn’t have the resources we have today.

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The technology.

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The internet.

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The access to information instantaneously.

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They were just navigating based on what they saw from other people.

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From their surroundings.

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They’re just as much a function of their circumstances as you and I are.

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They were hurt.

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Remember, hurt people hurt people.

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So give them credit.

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Forgive them.

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Let their opinions of you go.

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Don’t worry about them.

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They love you and support you.

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Doesn’t mean they always agree with you, but they’re there.

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Waiting for you to call.

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Waiting for you to show up.

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Waiting for you to spend time with them.

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Don’t take them for granted.

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Cherish them.

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Appreciate them.

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Thank them for screwing you up.

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It made you who you are today.

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