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#RI-6aa4cf0d·25 days ago·
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told child I love him back

my child told me he loves me least

What I wish I knew
"how to handle rejection from child"
If I could tell you one thing
"validate child's feelings, then reassure love"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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