Mother-daughter relationship
I've never thought of being a mother until 5 years ago. I was afraid that I wouldn't be a good mother and would ruin the life of my children. Now I am expecting my second girl coming, I always remind myself that I won't be a perfect mother but I will do my best to be a good mother of my girls. As a counselor, I know how important to build up a close bonding and secure attachment with my children. As a mother, I've been experienced a failed bonding and attachment with Sasa. I've known the root of this failure for a long time, however, it took me a long time to deal with it. It's my little girl! She didn't have a good attachment and bonding with her mother and she would react to Sasa when she triggered the little girl's pain and hurt getting from her mother. When I am aware of my little girl's feelings and let her know I understand her pain and hurt, she is (I am) able to calm down and not react to Sasa's triggers. After undertaking some therapies,I can see the change of my relationship with Sasa and I am glad that she enjoys being with me!
Sadly, the little girl is still not able to connect with her mother who does not understand how she feels and what she thinks. As a result, the little girl is very frustrated and helpless when her mother repeats what she's done to her hurtfully. I am sure it's time to let go and I am helping her to grief and sooth herself through tenderly nurturing my girls. I keep reminding myself that "Do not hurt my girls as my mother has hurt me" because the paid off is very huge and the damage can be forever!!