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Talking about this is painful, but it also helps us understand. When a child doesn’t value their mother, it’s rarely out of pure malice. In most cases, invisible emotional dynamics, early learning experiences, and unresolved wounds influence this behavior. Understanding them doesn’t justify the harm, but it allows us to set boundaries and heal.
Constant presence becomes “invisible”.
In psychology, this is called emotional habituation.
When a mother is always present, always attentive, and always there to solve problems, the child may take her presence for granted. This isn’t conscious ingratitude; it’s simply that what is constant ceases to be perceived as precious.
What is never lacking is rarely appreciated.
Confusion between love and obligation
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