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Part 1: Signs of Trauma Responses in Daughters of Unloving Mothers
In this episode, I talk about the often-overlooked trauma responses that can develop in daughters raised by emotionally unavailable or unloving mothers.
I explore how perfectionism can become a form of protection, why accepting love or care can feel uncomfortable or even unsafe, and how many of us find ourselves repeatedly drawn to emotionally unavailable partners. I also discuss hyper-independence, chronic self-criticism, the fear of being truly seen, and the grief we were never allowed to name.
This conversation isn’t about blaming our mothers. It’s about understanding how our nervous…
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