In this deeply personal episode of Healing Out Loud, I share my own experience with the mother wound and explore how our earliest relationship with our mother can shape the way we see ourselves, love others, and move through life.

At fourteen, my world changed when my mother left our family. That experience left me carrying feelings of abandonment, shame, and grief that quietly influenced my relationships, marriages, parenting, and struggles with an eating disorder for many years.

Together, we'll explore what the mother wound is, how it can show up in adulthood, and why understanding our past isn't about placing blame—it's about finding the awareness needed to heal.

Whether your mother was absent, emotionally unavailable, or simply unable to meet your emotional needs, I hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone, your feelings are valid, and healing is possible.

• What did you need from your mother that you didn't receive?

• How has that shaped the way you see yourself today?

• In what ways has the mother wound shown up in your relationships?

• Is there a younger version of yourself still longing to be seen, comforted, or chosen?

• What is one small act of compassion you can offer yourself this week?

Remember... healing doesn't erase your story. It helps you rewrite the chapters that come next.