Mothers, divine and strong beings, nurture you for nine months without complaint. Yet, even mothers can sometimes become toxic in their roles. Although their intentions might be pure, their expression can be wrong, leading to a toxic environment that influences a child’s growth.

Mothers have multifaceted roles imposed by themselves, society, and others. The cycle of toxicity can continue from one generation to another when mothers have unresolved toxic relationships with their parents.

However, hope remains. By recognizing the signs of toxic parenting, you can break this cycle, protecting yourself and your future children.

The 8 common signs of being raised by a toxic mother include:
1. Prioritizing others before yourself due to childhood efforts for love and acceptance.
2. Feeling perpetually inadequate, resulting in low self-esteem and perfectionism.
3. Seeking approval and validation from others to compensate for self-doubt.
4. Struggling with decision-making due to fear of making mistakes.
5. Difficulty processing failure, stemming from childhood criticism.
6. Developing trust issues and avoidant attachment style from manipulative parenting.
7. Adopting an avoidant attachment style, hindering meaningful relationships.
8. Struggling with self-love and self-confidence due to lack of unconditional maternal love.

Breaking free from these patterns empowers you to lead a healthier life, fostering genuine self-love and nurturing relationships.