Motherhood is a tremendous undertaking. Millions of women have navigated the responsibilities of mothering in healthy, life affirming ways and sadly, there are many who have not. As a result, many children grow up having experienced "Mama Trauma" the lasting effects of wounds inflicted by their mothers that leave them feeling inadequate, small, debilitated, angry, broken or unworthy. In Part 1 of this 4 Part Series, Dr. Shante explains Mama Trauma, how she experienced it, and steps she took to heal from it.

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