When Food Becomes a Stand-In for Love: Understanding the Link Between Food Issues and the Mother Wound
So many women silently battle with food — the bingeing, the restriction, the cravings that feel impossible to control. But the truth is, these patterns have little to do with willpower and everything to do with the Mother Wound. Our earliest experience of love was food: milk, warmth, touch, safety. When that early nurturance was inconsistent or unavailable, our nervous system learned to seek comfort from food in ways people couldn’t provide. This heartfelt exploration reveals why food issues are not personal failings, but survival patterns — and how healing the Mother Wound allows our relationship with food to finally soften, balance, and return to nourishment.
Why Healing the Mother Wound Doesn’t Come From Getting an Apology
Many women believe healing the Mother Wound begins when their mother apologizes — but true healing doesn’t come from being acknowledged. It comes from reclaiming your voice, safety, and self-worth after a lifetime of self-abandonment. Learn why real repair begins within.
What is a Mother Wound?
The Mother Wound is the pain we carry when our emotional needs weren’t fully met in childhood. It can quietly shape how we see ourselves and how we show up in relationships as adults. In this post, I share what the Mother Wound is, why it matters, and how understanding it is the first step toward healing.