Does Your Parent Mean to Hurt You? Why Intent Doesn’t Matter (and What Actually Does)

Does Your Parent Mean to Hurt You? Why Intent Doesn’t Matter (and What Actually Does)

March 31, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

This episode explores the question of whether parents intend to hurt their children and discusses the significance of intent in emotional relationships.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Do they mean to hurt me… or am I overreacting?” this episode is for you.

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