Tag: childhood trauma
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Healing from Toxic Parenting: A Guide

Children look to their parents to care for them and nurture their physical and mental well-being. In the eyes of children, the parent can do no wrong. If anything, the child blames themselves for any ruptures within the parent/child relationship. We want to please our parents and to make them proud of us. We internalise…
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Healing From Emotional Neglect: A Path to Self-Discovery
The piece discusses the impact of emotionally unavailable mothers on their children, emphasizing the need for nurturing for healthy development. It outlines how lack of attunement can lead to insecure attachments and trauma. Debra’s story illustrates the long-term effects, highlighting the healing process through therapy, self-regulation, and establishing boundaries.
samantha Flanagan