Have your parent(s) embarrassed you a lot growing up and how did it affect you now that you’re an adult?

I’m just curious to know. I learned a lot realizing things, looking back on my childhood and how it relates to affecting me as an adult.

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MellyMel22 · F

[i][c=BF0080]The man who raised me, who I always considered my dad was a bad alcoholic. So there were many times he embarrassed me. When I used to ask him to please lower the blaring music, he’d get out of the car where ever we were and dance to embarrass me 🙄 Thankfully he recovered and hasn’t had a drink going on 23 or 24 years. He got sober when I was pregnant with my first child.

I don’t think it affects me now though. I’m sorry if yours is affecting you 😞 [/c][/c]

Sunflower2021 · 31-35, F

@MellyMel22 I would say I learned a lot from it especially since I have children of my own. I just know I wouldn’t repeat that cycle.

MellyMel22 · F

@Sunflower2021 [i][c=BF0080]Same here! [/c][/i]

Jamesy · 36-40, M

@MellyMel22 You inspired him

Docdon23 · M

@MellyMel22 I can relate--mine was the same...

MellyMel22 · F

@Docdon23 [i][c=BF0080]I remember clearly having to pull the wheel as a kid when he’d pass out driving. It was a scary childhood, that’s for sure. But I’ll give it to mine, he worked no matter what each day. And he provided and managed to love and care and be there no matter what. It just would’ve been easier not worrying so much. I’m sure you understand. [/c][/i]

Docdon23 · M

@MellyMel22 I do...mine rarely drove drunk--he drank at home and beat me, or came home drunk...did not drive drunk with his kids in the car...he had a great job but he lost it because of alcohol, and eventually lost his whole family, divorce and we never saw him again ever...

MellyMel22 · F

@Docdon23 [i][c=BF0080]I’m sorry to hear that. At least he didn’t drive that way. I still till this day don’t get how my mom allowed it. I won’t let my kids in anyone’s car who had even one drink before driving. [/c][/i]