Did you grow up with a mother who couldn't or wouldn't truly mother and nurture you?
Maybe you had a mother who was mentally ill, narcissistic, absent, or abused substances. That longing inside of you to be mothered comes from such a natural need, and for those of us who have experienced being unmothered, it can be very painful and affect every area of our lives.
On this episode of Pain to Passion Live, author and coach Onjeinika Brooks shares her own story of being unmothered and how she has had to face this reality and learn to heal. She is an amazing storyteller and is so gifted in helping others discover their healing, too.
We talked about how we fiercely love our mothers, even when they aren't or can't be what we need them to be. We talked about how being unmothered affects our lives in so many ways, including parenting, friendships, and work. And we talked about grieving, accepting what has happened, and about what forgiveness really means and what it looks like.
Healing from being unmothered isn't easy, but it is possible, and I'm so grateful for Onjeinika's voice and how she helps us see the path to healing. You don't want to miss this amazing interview!
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More about Onjeinika:
Onjeinika Brooks helps women overcome emotional trauma from a toxic or neglectful mother, so they can reclaim their power and live healthier, happier lives. She is the author of Unmothered: A Daughter’s Guide to Acceptance, Healing, and Renewal.
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Instagram - @onjeinika.brooksÂ
Website - onjeinikabrooks.com
Book - onjeinikabrooks.com/books
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