Why these wounds are common is amply explained by attachment theory, first proposed by John Bowlby and then expanded by the work of Mary Ainsworth, Mary Main, and many others.
In infancy and childhood, a daughter catches the first glimpse of herself in the mirror that is her mother’s face.
We got back in contact and I realized how much I missed having him in my life.The following catalog of what can happen to a daughter who grows up without a mother’s love and support is derived from anecdote, and not a scientific survey; it’s not meant to be inclusive, either.Again, I write not as a psychologist or therapist, but as a fellow traveler.Parents remember their own good and bad choices while dating.They just want you to be protected from bad consequences which could affect the rest of your life.