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The Illusion of Benevolent Patriarchy and The Good Girl

Have you mistaken love for self-betrayal? Read about the role of the "good girl" in dysfunctional systems and the illusion of benevolent patriarchy.

Mother Wound Healing: Why It’s Crucial: Bethany Webster

Mother Wound Healing: Why It’s Crucial For Women

The Mother Wound is passed down through generations of women and remains taboo. Explore the importance of Mother Wound healing and how to start.

Do You Shame Yourself to Feel Mothered?

The Mother Wound leads to patterns of shame and self-sabotage in adult women. If you shame yourself, here's how to own your pain and...

Re-defining “Honor Thy Mother and Father” in the new paradigm

“Honor thy mother and father,” says the commandment Young children are biologically predisposed to revere and honor their parents in order to survive. Yet,...

Loving the Magical Child Within

“Caring for your inner child has a powerful and surprisingly quick result: Do it and the child heals.” ~Martha Beck There is something so...

A Daughter/Mother Revolution for Personal Empowerment and Cultural Transformation

“All great truths begin as blasphemy.” ~George Bernard Shaw A very basic definition of patriarchy is “a system of society or government in which...

Releasing the Need to Struggle

One of my biggest turning points came in the form of exhaustion. I found myself repeatedly exhausted, not the everyday exhaustion that comes from...

Don’t Rush Into Premature Forgiveness

Premature forgiveness downplays pain and stifles anger to keep the peace. Instead, explore the value and sensation of authentic forgiveness.

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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.