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How to handle a toxic mother without losing yourself

How to handle a toxic mother without losing yourself
How to handle a toxic mother without losing yourself (Photo: iStock)

If recent TikTok videos about toxic mothers are anything to go by, many people are suffering in silence. But should we keep mum on this matter because we don't want to hurt mum?

The maternal bond is traditionally viewed as the ultimate source of nurturance, yet, for some, this relationship is characterised by a pattern of psychological control, manipulation, entitlement and boundary violations.

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