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How Do You Know You Have Mother Wounds?
Let’s talk about something raw, emotional, and deeply transformative — the mother wound.
If you’ve ever asked yourself:
- “Why do I struggle to feel enough?”
- “Why do I always put others first?”
- “Why do I fear being too much — or not enough?”
You might be carrying a mother wound — and you’re not alone.
In this piece, I’ll explore the signs you may have a mother wound, how it manifests in your everyday life, and how shadow work helped me begin healing something I didn’t even know I was holding onto.
Trust me, if you’ve been feeling stuck or misunderstood… this could be the missing link.
What Is a Mother Wound?
Let’s get clear:
The mother wound isn’t about blaming our mothers.
It’s about acknowledging how their emotional patterns, unmet needs, or unhealed trauma may have shaped our self-worth, boundaries, and inner dialogue.
It’s the emotional pain passed down through generations — especially in families with scarce vulnerability, affection, or validation.
