Releasing Parenting Guilt and Shame

I still carry guilt and shame about times I was unskillful with my son, when I was overly reactive and harsh. How do I free myself from this regret? Rupert says: ‘Are there any parents here who do not regret at some stage and numerous times during your children’s upbringing behaving in a way that was unloving? We all just become parents and learn. We practise on our children. It’s natural. We do our best. If you want your relationship with your son to grow up and mature, you have to do your part. You have to free yourself from your guilt, and your shame, and your regret. He will – without your having to explain – feel the difference in you. He wants you to be free. That’s the best thing you could do for your son'.

From event 05 - 12 October, 2025 Seven-Day Retreat at Garrison Institute, 5–12 October 2025

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