In this deeply personal account, a young woman shares her journey towards estrangement from her emotionally abusive mother. Growing up with a distant and unloving mother, the author experienced a childhood marked by neglect and constant criticism. Despite attempts to reconcile, her mother’s denial and refusal to acknowledge her pain forced her to make the difficult decision to cut off contact. While acknowledging the heartbreak and grief that accompanies such a choice, the author finds solace in the realization that she deserves a life free from emotional harm.
