Don't Blame Mother: Mending the Mother-daughter RelationshipA nationally recognized expert on the psychology of women shows how the angerand agony of the mother-daughter relationship can be replaced with a new bondbased on understanding and respect. |
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Page 80
... seemed like a major crisis , because the following dilemma went through my head each time : I can't carry the groceries and Emily and hold Jeremy's hand while he clambers up the stairs . Now , if I leave Emily in her infant seat in the ...
... seemed like a major crisis , because the following dilemma went through my head each time : I can't carry the groceries and Emily and hold Jeremy's hand while he clambers up the stairs . Now , if I leave Emily in her infant seat in the ...
Page 83
... seemed to offer no affection in return . Her daughter Sara's failure to be close and cuddly was devastating , Maggie says . Even now , eight years later , although Sara has shown that she can be warm and loving , Mag- gie treats her ...
... seemed to offer no affection in return . Her daughter Sara's failure to be close and cuddly was devastating , Maggie says . Even now , eight years later , although Sara has shown that she can be warm and loving , Mag- gie treats her ...
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... seemed surprised but warmed by my appreciation and respect for her . When we respect our mothers more , we gain more self - re- spect , and when we see the injustices they have suffered , we in- crease our own humanity . Because we see ...
... seemed surprised but warmed by my appreciation and respect for her . When we respect our mothers more , we gain more self - re- spect , and when we see the injustices they have suffered , we in- crease our own humanity . Because we see ...
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