This text is an honest reflection on real motherhood and fatherhood, far from ideals and perfection. It explores the inner changes that come with parenting, self-demand, guilt, and the constant attempt to do better without losing yourself along the way. It recognises that respectful parenting can also hurt, confront, and exhaust, while reminding us of an essential truth: children don’t need perfect parents, but present, human adults willing to try again.