"A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity. It dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path." - Agatha Christie
Unfortunately, not all mothers share the above sentiments, some mothers can cause long term damage to their children called the 'mother's wound" extending into adulthood.
Being a mother myself with 2 adult children this was a difficult piece to write, especially during these times where the role of women and mothers is centre stage with an increased awareness of what constitutes family violence and abuse and its impact especially on children.
It is imperative that as mothers we take responsibility and be accountable by taking stock of how we are mothering our children including our adult children and if we need to do any work to "heal the inner child".
Unfortunately, not all mothers share the above sentiments, some mothers can cause long term damage to their children called the 'mother's wound" extending into adulthood.
Being a mother myself with 2 adult children this was a difficult piece to write, especially during these times where the role of women and mothers is centre stage with an increased awareness of what constitutes family violence and abuse and its impact especially on children.
It is imperative that as mothers we take responsibility and be accountable by taking stock of how we are mothering our children including our adult children and if we need to do any work to "heal the inner child".
