It’s time to cut ties with your toxic mother
Though we try to honor our mothers, what happens when they don’t return that respect? It may be time to cut ties.
by: E.B. Johnson
The relationships we share with our mothers are truly unique. From the time we come into this world, they nurture us like no one else in our lives. They fill us with confidence and love, and they temper the tough experience of life by giving us a place of permanent shelter from the storm. This is not the case for everyone, however. For some, the relationship they share with their mother is turbulent, fraught, and toxic. What do you do when your mother hurts you more than she helps you?
The answer, unfortunately, isn’t an easy one to come by. Our mothers are important and they hold a special place in our hearts — even when they aren’t the parent we need or deserve. Though they might berate you, belittle you, and criticize your every move it’s hard to let go of the first person you looked for in longing and in love. Letting go is necessary, though, when the bond we share with our mother has turned sour, dangerous, or toxic to our happiness and self-esteem.
