As you've probably noticed by now, making changes in the way you interact is not the easiest thing in the world to do. We must fight against our tendency to think that change should be easy to accomplish and quick to happen. Unfortunately, when the process doesn't happen quickly, many people start making excuses. I want to do things differently, but my parents were weird. Sort of like the person expects an exemption.
Excuses are substitutes for the hard work of change.
In truth, change is hard work. Now, it is possible for anyone to create a much more interesting world for themselves, but only by being responsible for actually creating it. Every person has the potential to be whole. The only requirement is responsibility. Responsibility is a misunderstood word.