How to Get Along with Mom: Learn how to let go of the past and rebuild a positive future

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Are you blessed and highly favored by your mother one day but scorned by her the next?

Have you ever pondered why children raised under the same roof, receiving equal measures of love and attention, exhibit different responses to the same mother in adulthood? Perhaps the key lies in the unique dynamics of each child's relationship with their mother and how the mother reciprocates those connections.

Ebony's mother, Audrey, became a parent at the age of 15 and later battled drug abuse, leading to several years of incarceration for check fraud. Despite Audrey's efforts to turn her life around post-release and reconnect with her daughter, Ebony, whom her own mother had raised, Audrey soon realized Ebony harbored deep-seated feelings of resentment and abandonment.

On the other hand, there's the story of Angel and Marci, who grew up in a nurturing home provided by their mother, Carol. Both sisters received love and attended top-notch schools, eventually graduating from college. However, Angel's relationship with Carol became a daily source of conflict as she felt overshadowed by her younger sister, Marci. In truth, Angel received special attention because Carol recognized her struggles with body image, low self-esteem, and feelings of inadequacy.

Adult relationships with mothers can be strained for various reasons. Before embarking on the journey of healing, it's crucial to delve into and comprehend these complex issues.