Healing the Void: From CEN to Wholeness

Category: Motherhood; Nurturing the Self While Nurturing Others

Should You Foster Secure Attachment in an Insecure World? Why It Matters More Than Ever

Is secure attachment still the best goal in an uncertain world? Learn why emotional security builds resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking—even in crisis.

March 26, 2025
When Your Mother Seems to Forget You After You Have a Baby—Understanding the Distance and Healing the Rift (+free PDF)

Many new mothers feel distant or bitter toward their own mothers after giving birth. If your mother seems more focused on your child than you, leaving you feeling invisible, misunderstood, or resentful, you\’re not alone. Learn why this happens, how childhood emotional neglect (CEN) plays a role, and how to heal the rift without losing…

March 23, 2025
Why Some Mothers Crave Intense Physical Labor Instead of Rest—And How to Honor That Need (+free PDF)

Feeling drawn to intense physical labor instead of rest? Many mothers unconsciously use exertion as an emotional regulation tool. Learn why this happens, how to voice your needs without guilt, and practical ways to balance physical effort with true rest.

March 23, 2025
Why Couples Bicker Over Small Things: How Unmet Needs Fuel Conflict—And What to Do Instead

Why do couples bicker over small things, especially in stressful moments? The real issue isn’t what’s happening on the surface—it’s unmet emotional needs from the past. Learn how Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) and fearful-avoidant attachment fuel conflict and how to break the cycle. Plus, get a free worksheet to help shift your relationship toward understanding…

March 16, 2025
Breaking the Line of Silent Pain: Motherhood Shouldn’t be a Choice Between Self-Sacrifice and Emotional Distance (+free PDF)

The wounds of our motherline often remain unspoken, yet they shape our lives in profound ways. This article explores the intergenerational transmission of trauma, the heroine’s journey to healing, and practical steps to break cycles of self-sacrifice and avoidance—creating a new legacy of presence, boundaries, and self-respect.

March 15, 2025
The Gentle Arrival: How Motherhood Unfolds Like the Seasons (+free PDF)

Just as seasons arrive in waves, so does the transition from maiden to mother. Motherhood is not an instant shift but a gradual unfolding. Learn to embrace the beauty and wisdom of slow change.

March 13, 2025
Mom Guilt & Mental Stimulation: Why You Crave Podcasts but Feel Guilty Ignoring Your Kids

Feeling guilty for wanting a podcast while your child plays? Here’s why you crave stimulation, how childhood emotional neglect plays a role, and how to break the cycle without guilt.

March 12, 2025
Why Inconsiderate People Trigger You More Than They \”Should\”—And How to Heal the Wound Beneath

Explore why inconsiderate behavior triggers deeper emotional reactions for those with Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), and how to heal the wounds beneath. Learn therapeutic exercises, boundary-setting tips, and practical tools to reclaim your emotional safety and power.

March 12, 2025
Why Inconsiderate People Trigger You More Than They \”Should\”—And How to Heal the Wound Beneath

Why Does This Bother Me So Much? You’re in a conversation, and someone inserts themselves into an issue that has nothing to do with them. They take offense where none was intended, act as though they’ve been personally wronged, or demand recognition for something irrelevant. Or maybe you’re dealing with someone who blatantly disregards others—cutting…

March 12, 2025
Why Your Child’s Whining Feels Overwhelming—And How to Respond with Calm and Care

Do you feel overwhelmed, irritated, or even numb when your child whines? If you grew up with childhood emotional neglect (CEN), your nervous system may perceive whining as a threat rather than a call for connection. This article explores why this happens, how to shift from shutdown to attunement, and offers healing exercises, practical responses,…

March 11, 2025