Hi. I’m Tamala Floyd with Tamala Floyd Life Coaching, and today I’d like to talk to you about the five qualities of a wounded mother. The first quality is that the wounded mother has unhealed pains from her past. These wounds more than likely originated in childhood. However, she may have also experienced wounds later in life. The second quality of a wounded mother is that these unhealed wounds affects her relationships, particularly her mothering. Mainly because she continues to repeat patterns that undermine the quality relationship that she desires.
The third quality of a wounded mother is that she feels embarrassed and ashamed, and she may feel embarrassed about that original wounding and/or her parenting. The fourth quality is that the wounded mother believes that she will be judged and blamed for a number of things. One, again, for that original wounding. Two, for her parenting. Three, for the quality of relationship that she has with her children. And four, she may even feel judged or blamed for the behaviors of her children. Regardless, that belief that she will be judged or blamed keeps her silent, keeps her from seeking help, and also keeps her alone and isolated.
The fifth quality of a wounded mother, which is the quality that many women tell me hurts them the most, and that is being estranged from one or more of their adult children. In this case, the child may have decided to break off the relationship with the mother and no longer be in contact with her, and the mother desires to maintain that connection. So, this I have been told is the deepest wounding that mothers have experienced with their children.
So, if you identify with any of these qualities of the wounded mother, I want you to know that there is help and support. I have a Facebook group called Rising on Purpose for mothers who are experiencing wounds but want to be healed. I also provide coaching through Tamala Floyd Life Coaching in order to also help you heal. You can find me at TamalaFloyd.com, so you either can check me out in the Facebook Group, Rising on Purpose, or at my website, TamalaFloyd.com. Just remember, healing is available. Thank you.
