A mother’s relationship with her child is one of the purest and most unconditional ones. Still, if a child says, “My mother is negative and depressing”, it needs to be taken seriously. In this modern age, when familial ties are loosening and families are disintegrating, this is to be expected and not inconceivable. In fact, […]
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Home is the place we turn to for happiness, warmth, comfort, safety, solace, and more. This is where we go to find ourselves and be ourselves. Home offers us a refuge from the world. Home, they say, is where the heart is. It is always described as a “sweet home”. The picture we painted above
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Grief, especially the loss of someone dear, is intense and heart-wrenching – something that most of us would like to avoid or wish away if only we had the luxury of choice. As the saying goes, death and taxes are unavoidable. And, so is the accompanying grief. At some point or the other in our
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As you are reading this article, either you have a narcissistic mother or you suspect this. Or maybe you know someone suffering from the narcissistic traits of their mother. Yes, it can be hard for a child to grow up with a narcissistic parent, especially a mother. Don’t worry, you have come to the right
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The term codependency is often associated with unhealthy and abusive romantic relationships. When you hear it associated with the parent-child relationship, it is natural to feel surprised. In fact, codependent parents are more common than we realize. They often come disguised as overly caring, loving, and adoring parents. They justify their helicopter parenting style as
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The term “toxic mother” is an oxymoron. Mother is not just someone who carries the child for nine months and gives birth. Mother is considered the epitome of love, affection, strength, patience, and everything nice, sweet, and beautiful. How is it possible that a mother is toxic towards her own child? After all, a mother
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Parents have a significant role to play in the upbringing and lives of their children. A parent builds a relationship with the child with all good intentions. They obviously want only the best for their child and want them to succeed in everything they attempt and live their dreams. But somewhere down the road, things
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If you are a teenager, it is almost certain that you are having a hard time getting along with your parents. Constant conflicts and disagreements with your parents need not imply that your parents have undesirable or toxic behavior. However, these definitely are signs of toxic behavior. This article will help you identify whether your
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“Family is a life jacket in the stormy sea of life” – J.K.Rowling “Blood is thicker than water”. “Families are the compass that guides us”. We have come across such quotes and sayings often. And these have played a huge role in shaping our attitude towards our family. Your family is supposed to accept you
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