Yeah. You have to learn to be a good parent (to your inner child or to your actual child) from somewhere. I don't think that's something most people can fully figure out through a book. If you didn't learn it from your parents, you most likely need to learn it from another relationship. It can be kind of a bummer if you're usually an independent learner who does well with books.

My relationship with my T is totally kicking my arse right now. Brutal.