Have you ever noticed how, sometimes, moments of happiness are shadowed by an inexplicable fear that it might all disappear? Could this be rooted in a deep-seated fear of loss? There just might be an explanation — and a way forward. It may be time to explore your "mother wound."

The term refers to a hidden emotional injury that many carry without even realizing it. Though not a clinical diagnosis, the "mother wound" can quietly influence our self-esteem and shape our adult relationships.

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