I always try to be kind and respectful of my parents. I don't accuse or yell or call them names. I don't criticize them. And I've only ever talked to them a couple of brief times about things in childhood that hurt me, trying even then not to sound blaming.

I've tried to be a good daughter.

I've never been arrested. Never been in jail. I've never stolen. I try never to lie. I've never asked to borrow money from them. I graduated high school and have worked full-time since I was 18. I've been married 27 years. I think i've been fairly responsible. So why does my dad think i am lazy and that i haven't made anything out of my life? Why am i not good enough to be loved?