I do understand that life is complicated, and parents make mistakes. We all do. But what I don't understand is thinking they are perfect. I would forgive my parents if they just say we were mistaken, and we are sorry when they made a mistake. But they keep pretending everything will be OK, and over the years I have become indignant, and take every opportunity to be away from them. Whenever I face them and talk, they begin the self-defense talk, and how others wish to be in my shoes, and I am so lucky to have them.