This one bit of advice frees many people from wondering about the void in the relationship with their parents. Some will never hear words of love and acceptance from their parents. Some will try to break down the door to their parents' hearts to receive this missing acceptance, but all too often their attempt fails. Sometimes one or both parents have died. For whatever reason, they must face the fact that their affirmation will have to come from another source.
Many people are willing to provide elements of acceptance and affirmation to friends and relatives.
This acceptance may make others feel better about themselves and result in better and deeper relationships. Some will need help from a trained counselor, pastor, priest or rabbi to deal with feelings of anger and fear and to facilitate forgiveness and healing.