alchemyandaim, Author at Bethany Webster

Articles

Learn about the Mother Wound and how it affects your life, work and relationships

Search by topic or title of article

Is your “inner critic” the voice of your mother?

Why the early messages we received from our mothers feel safe, comforting, and familiar, even if they may actually be false, negative, or even...

The Power of Being Held

I’ve been thinking about the power of being held – how necessary it is for us to feel held securely by our mothers when we are children...

new here?

Learn how the Mother Wound may be Impacting your Life

Why your mother can’t understand you: Exploring Emotional Immaturity

Many adult daughters have had a life-long struggle to emotionally connect with their mothers. Many are confused as to why even simple interactions with their mothers can feel exhausting, draining, [...]

When Mind is Mother: Healing from the Hypervigilance that comes with Emotional Neglect

When “Mind is Mother,” Healing from the Hypervigilance that comes with Emotional Neglect Do you ever struggle with exhaustion and overwhelm? Did you have to “grow up too [...]

Why Are Some Mothers Abusive To Daughters?

Why are mothers abusive to daughters? Explore how your mom's inner child, trauma, and deprivation consciousness lead to a toxic relationship.

Going No Contact: When Estrangement Is the Healthy Choice: Bethany Webster

Going No Contact: When Estrangement Is a Healthy Choice

Are you considering going no contact with your mother? Explore what leads to estrangement and what happens in the aftermath, from freedom to self-trust.