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The Emotionally Absent Mother

How to Recognize and Heal the Invisible Effects of Childhood Emotional Neglect, Second Edition

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The Emotionally Absent Mother

By: Jasmin Lee Cori MS LPC
Narrated by: Emily Durante
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About this listen

The groundbreaking guide to self-healing and getting the love you missed.

Was your mother preoccupied, distant, or even demeaning? Have you struggled with relationships - or with your own self-worth? Often, the grown children of emotionally absent mothers can't quite put a finger on what's missing from their lives. The children of abusive mothers, by contrast, may recognize the abuse - but overlook its lasting, harmful effects. Psychotherapist Jasmin Lee Cori has helped thousands of men and women heal the hidden wounds left by every kind of undermothering. In this second edition of her pioneering book, with compassion for mother and child alike, she explains:

  • Possible reasons your mother was distracted or hurtful - and what she was unable to give
  • The lasting impact of childhood emotional neglect and abuse
  • How to find the child inside you and fill the "mother gap" through reflections and exercises
  • How to secure a happier future for yourself (and perhaps for your children)

©2017 Jasmin Lee Cori (P)2017 Tantor Dysfunctional Families Dysfunctional Relationships Emotions Motherhood Parenting & Families Parents & Adult Children Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Childhood Trauma Child Development

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Critic reviews

"This book is a revelation to those of us whose mothering was short of what we needed." (Connie Dawson, PhD, coauthor of Growing up Again)
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This book clarified so much for me, I would recommend to anyone who is at least wondering if they were brought up by such a parent. It made me look at my behaviour as a mother too. Lots of ideas on how to tackle the issues arising as a result, although anything severe will need therapy, as the book says.

Enlightening

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I found this book very accessible and it answered a lot of questions I had about my upbringing. It has opened more doors of emotion than I expected but it also gives some very practical exercises to help. I'd definitely recommend this book if you're on your emotional journey of healing. Thank you

This book held answers for me

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This really hit home, really made you think. it's definitely a great read especially if you've had a difficult upbringing with your mum. would reccomend.

My inner child

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… sadly I learnt so much from this book and for many years thought my instincts were wrong. But now after much emotional turmoil I can move on and learn about how I can be my own mother. My belief was you were born and you raised yourself. I wonder if my own mother has Asperger’s. It’s brilliant and I’ll listen again. And I can’t wait to be my own best mum. Thank you x

An awakening and confirmation

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I wish I found this book 10 years ago. It would have saved me from so much pain. I'm still a better person because of this book. Great insights. Thought provoking. Wonderful writing. Appreciate the authors examples and clear way of expressing the points. A pleasure to read and re-read

Amazing book. No other book needed on the subject

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