Healing the Void: From CEN to Wholeness

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The Heroine’s Journey Through Motherhood: A Path of Healing for Emotionally Neglected Daughters

Explore the heroine’s journey through the lens of motherhood—from conception to early parenting—with emotional depth, mythological wisdom, and practical tools for healing childhood emotional neglect.

April 6, 2025
Why Stillness Feels Unsettling for the CEN Mother at the Playground—And How to Heal

Do you struggle with stillness at the playground—feeling restless, unproductive, or even triggered? If you grew up with childhood emotional neglect (CEN), waiting and \”doing nothing\” can feel deeply uncomfortable. This article explores the hidden reasons behind this discomfort and offers healing steps, practical exercises, and resources to help you find peace in presence.

March 11, 2025
The Unexpected Challenges of Motherhood: A Dark Night of the Soul

Motherhood can feel like a profound identity shift, sometimes leading to a Dark Night of the Soul. This article explores matrescence, the Heroine’s Journey, and Polyvagal Theory to help mothers navigate this transformation with self-compassion. Includes real stories, reflective exercises, and practical self-care tips.

March 6, 2025
Motherhood, CEN, and the Search for the Lost Self: A Deep Dive into Lisa Marchiano’s Motherhood

How does childhood emotional neglect (CEN) shape motherhood? Lisa Marchiano’s Motherhood explores the hidden struggles of mothers with CEN through Jungian myths and deep self-exploration. Learn how to reparent yourself, break free from old wounds, and find healing through motherhood.

March 3, 2025
Mother Rage and the Hidden Wounds of Childhood Emotional Neglect: Understanding, Healing, and Finding Peace

Struggling with intense anger as a mom? Mother rage often stems from long-term unmet needs, especially if you experienced childhood emotional neglect (CEN). Learn why it happens, how to manage it with practical exercises, and how to heal through self-compassion, emotional regulation, and breaking generational cycles.

March 3, 2025