Mothers Mental Illness affects Child

eBook Title: When Mom Hurts: The Impact of a Mother's Mental Illness on Her Child

eBook Description:

A mother is often a child’s first mirror, protector, and emotional guide—but what happens when that mirror is cracked by untreated mental illness?

When Mom Hurts explores the deep and lasting effects of growing up with a mother who struggles with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, narcissism, or addiction. This powerful and compassionate guide sheds light on how a mother’s instability, emotional unavailability, or unpredictable behavior can shape a child’s identity, relationships, and sense of safety.

In this book, you'll uncover:

• How maternal mental illness impacts a child’s brain, behavior, and emotional development

• The roots of shame, guilt, and low self-worth in children of unstable mothers

• The hidden burden of parentification, emotional neglect, and chronic invalidation

• Long-term effects on adult attachment, boundaries, and self-esteem

• Strategies for healing your inner child and breaking generational cycles

Whether you're the child of a mentally ill mother, a parent seeking to break the cycle, or a professional working with affected families, this book offers insight, validation, and a path to healing.