I guess there's a Use By date when it comes to blaming your parents for how messed up you are. I guess that's what turning eighteen means. Time to own it.

Nathan Filer
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Every time you are angry with your parents, you are being unfair. They may have messed up along the way, but now is not their time to apologize. You are now the one responsible for the choices you've made over the years.

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