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Mother Hunger

How Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection, and Guidance
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Mother Hunger by Kelly McDaniel explores the profound longing for maternal nurturing and the impact of this unmet need on women's lives. It delves into the emotional, physical, and spiritual hunger experienced due to inadequate mothering, offering insights and guidance for addressing these deep-seated needs. The book provides a compassionate examination of how this hunger affects relationships and self-perception.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the deep emotional bonds between mothers and daughters, especially from the perspective of healing and understanding unmet needs. It provides insights into how these early connections can shape adult relationships and emotional well-being, making it a compelling read for those invested in personal growth and familial dynamics.

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A guide to help women heal from Mother Hunger, an attachment wound formed in infancy and early childhood that interferes with bonding.

Trauma counsellor Kelly McDaniel helps women break the cycle of destructive behaviour by taking a hard look at childhood trauma and its lasting impact.

An insatiable need for love. Periods of overeating or starving. A pattern of unstable and painful relationships. Trauma counsellor Kelly McDaniel has seen these traits over and over in clients who are hurting themselves with cycles of harmful behavioursβ€”and are unable to stop.

Many of us find ourselves stuck in unhealthy habits simply because we don't see a better way out. In Mother Hunger, Kelly destigmatizes the shame that comes with being under-mothered and offers a path to healing, with powerful tools including therapeutic interventions and lifestyle changes to help establish boundaries and have healthy relationships.

The constant search for mother love is heart breaking and shame-producing, but it can be largely solved by understanding what we are missing. Mother Hunger demystifies the search for love and provides the compass that each woman needs to end the struggle.

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Mother Hunger by Kelly McDaniel has been praised for its insightful exploration of the lasting effects of maternal deprivation on women. Readers appreciate the author's compassionate approach to addressing complex emotional challenges and her ability to provide practical advice for healing. Some reviews highlight its accessibility, making it an enlightening read for professionals and those personally affected.

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ISBN: 9781401965297

Publisher: Hay House Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Hay House Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Kelly McDaniel, LPC, NCC, CSAT is a licensed professional counsellor and author who specializes in treating women who experience addictive relational patterns. Kelly teaches workshops and speaks to audiences nationwide about 'Mother Hunger'. She is a frequent podcast guest and her ground-breaking work is being used at several treatment centres around the country. www.kellymcdanieltherapy.com

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