The Mother Wound: Healing From Loss

Why do the same patterns, like trust issues or feeling not good enough, keep showing up in our lives? In this honest and emotional episode, Anne talks with Hanifa, who lost her mom at five and grew up without the support she needed. Her story shows how early wounds, especially around our mothers, can shape us for years.

Hanifa shares how she moved from asking, “Am I enough for others?” to “Are they enough for me?” and how opening up helped her heal. They talk about how we cope, like scrolling or overspending, and how to start showing ourselves more compassion.

If you’re trying to understand your own struggles or heal from the past, this episode offers comfort, insight, and hope.

This podcast dives deep into real, raw topics—think vulnerability, triggers, and childhood trauma. But just so we're super clear: I’m not a licensed therapist, mental health professional, or anything close. I’m just a human sharing stories, lessons, and life hacks based on personal experience and a whole lot of curiosity.

So, while you might find some golden nuggets here, this is not therapy and should never replace professional mental health care. If you or someone you love is going through it, please—seriously—reach out to a licensed therapist or healthcare provider. You deserve the real deal.

Need Help Now?
Here are a few amazing resources:

· 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988
· NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or nami.org/help
· Therapy Directory: psychologytoday.com
· Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

The opinions expressed on this show are ours and ours alone—no official organizations are responsible for what we say (or how much we overshare).