Coco it's common for parents to resent their children because they blame them for inadequacies in their own life... all the time, effort, money etc. I know it sounds awful but being a loving parent is not automatic, especially if said parent came from the same. I had to realize this when dealing with my mom. I told her the other day that I quit drinking and she didn't say anything just changed the subject. I've made the mistake of trying to explain my alcohol problems to non addicts.. it never goes well and why would it? At best I'll get some sympathy but most likely disdain. That's why I come here and talk to people that know... take care tonight