they become mothers, they may unconsciously try to heal those old wounds by giving more than is healthy, hoping to receive from their children what they never had.
When a woman’s identity becomes entirely tied to motherhood, her children sense the emotional dependence. Even if they cannot articulate it, they feel responsible for her happiness. Distance then becomes an unconscious way of saying, “I can’t carry this weight.”
Reflections and gentle guidance
Begin honoring your own worth without waiting for validation—even from your children.
Allow yourself to set limits and
