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Unpacking the complexities of the mother wound

Unpacking the complexities of the mother wound
Unpacking the complexities of the mother wound (Photo: iStock)

In a world that often idealises family bonds, a quiet and often invisible pain exists: the mother wound.

This isn't about the death of a loved one, but the profound emotional damage caused by a mother being absent, abusive, emotionally immature or unable to meet her child's basic needs.

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