Author: Esther Muchene

 Healing your relationship with your mum (Photo: iStock) An ideal family setup is one where all relationships are healthy and thriving. Dads would have healthy relationships with their sons, mothers would have no problem bonding with their daughters, and basically, everyone would get along peacefully. But as we know, things don’t always turn out how we expect them to; that’s just life. Most of the problems we experience stem from broken relationships within the family, especially parent-child relationships. A case we don’t often get to talk about is damaged connections between mothers and their daughters. This disconnect can cause problems…

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The holiday season is finally here and nothing screams of family like now. It is that time we come together for gatherings and shared celebrations. For many, it’s a period of warmth and joy. However, for others, it can be a time filled with tension, conflict and even emotional distress especially if you come from a family where they are not very nice. In such family dynamics, the pressure to conform to social expectations during the holidays can be overwhelming. And that explains why certain individuals would rather spend the holidays alone away from harmful family members. This decision may…

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