A Mother Wound Therapist Says You CAN Get Angry & Confident
You always wanted that easygoing, best friend mother-daughter relationship. But no matter what you did, it was never good enough for her. Sure, she acted like you two were close, like you were the best daughter in public. But in private? The mask wore off. Nothing was right. Everything you did was criticized. And it just felt like, she did not like you.
What did you do wrong?
Nothing. You are a mother wounded adult daughter and you were raised by an emotionally immature mother.
Okay, so what exactly is a mother wound? Let’s dive in.
But She’s Your Mom! Unpacking 5 Signs of Mother Wounds
It sends chills up your spine—when someone doesn’t get it and keeps urging you to get in touch with your mom. Your relationship with her is…complicated. One moment you feel like you “should” be best friends with her and confide everything in her. But the next minute? You feel betrayed, guilty, and horrible. Sometimes being around her does not feel good at all. You just don’t get it! Could it be that there is more to your relationship with her than you have explored before?
Let’s dive into the complexities and signs of mother wounding.