The mother wound is passed on from the mother to the child. It usually consists of trauma and dysfunctional ways of coping up. However, the mother wound can be healed. Psychotherapist Terri Cole addressed this and wrote, "Do you feel like your mother or mother figure is never satisfied with what you do in life? Or do you wish you had a better or totally different relationship with her," as she shared a few exercises.(Unsplash)
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Journaling can help us to track the good things that we learnt and inherited from our mothers. We should also focus on the good parts in lives that should be celebrated. (Unsplash)
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However, we should not avoid the parts of ourselves that are wounded. In the journal, we should also note down the ways we wish we were nurtured. (Unsplash)
Soothing ourselves and loving ourselves is a practice that is important to be taken up, especially for the ones who didn’t get the necessary love and affection from their caregivers. (Unsplash)
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Sometimes a warm bath or having a cup of tea can help us to feel like ourselves again. (Unsplash)
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US actress Jennifer Lawrence and British actor Robert Pattinson leave after the screening of the film "Die, My Love" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 17, 2025. (Photo by Bertrand GUAY / AFP)
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US director, screenwriter and producer Kristen Stewart arrives for the screening of the film "The Chronology of Water" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)
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US actress, director Angelina Jolie arrives for the screening of the film "Eddington" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)
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Sreeleela has become known for not only her acting and electrifying dance moves but also her fashion choices. The actor often sports sarees with just the right fabric and colour. Ahead, her latest saree looks that are perfect for just about any occasion. (All pics: Instagram/ Sreeleela)
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Cannes just put the brakes on nude and voluminous gowns for this year’s festival but let’s take a fun trip down memory lane to the stars who absolutely owned these bold looks before the ban. From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s stunning blue gown to Bella Hadid’s sheer, these celebs turned heads and set trends that no one will forget anytime soon.
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If you still have a day left before Mother's Day, you can grab a journal and write down something for your mom. It can be your best memories with her or things you feel for her, but don't often say.
