You bring up an interesting topic - I've not heard of the magical illusion, but I'd sure love to have that wish come true and magically get the parents I long for, even in my 30s. Instead, I seem to have transferred that desire for unconditional love and care on those who can't provide it to me. Working really hard to learn to provide it for myself.

Great topic for the therapy room, might head there with it myself. Thanks for bringing it up!