Mother Hunger
How Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection, and Guidance
by:
Kelly McDaniel
Summary:
The book explores the concept of "Mother Hunger," a deep emotional wound stemming from a lack of nurturing, protection, and guidance during childhood. It offers insights into the effects of this deficit on adult relationships and provides strategies for healing and finding fulfillment beyond this formative void.
Key points:
1. Mother Hunger Concept: The book introduces "Mother Hunger," a term for the emotional void felt by women neglected or abused by their mothers in childhood. This longing for maternal love often leads to feelings of emptiness and unhealthy relationships in adulthood.
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