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Two extremes emerge in the home. Some survivors become , unable to discard anything because their mother taught them that their possessions (and by extension, they) have no value. Others become aggressive minimalists , throwing away sentimental items preemptively to avoid the pain of having something "used against them" later.
If you or someone you know is experiencing the effects of maternal maltreatment, resources are available. Contact the National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) or seek a trauma-informed therapist specializing in attachment disorders. Your story is not entertainment; it is evidence of survival. maternal maltreatment facialabuse
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