7 Psychological Reasons Why Some Children Emotionally Distance Themselves from Their Mother 💔

the child that closeness = loss of self.

So they choose distance—not to hurt, but to protect their integrity.

❤️ A Note to Mothers Who Hurt

If you see yourself in these words, please hear this:

Their distance is not your failure.

You did not cause their pain. You did not deserve their withdrawal.

But you can still choose your response:

Release the myth that continue reading …