Life without maternal guidance can lead to a few of the following characteristics: Excessive caretaking in relationships Deep insecurity Difficulty making decisions that reflect your own desires Chronic guilt and a belief that you’re never enough (for your mother) Constantly comparing yourself to other girls and women Dissatisfaction with your body image and appearance Loyalty to abusive people, usually your mother or people like her Overinvolvement with your own children, with periodic abandonment to take care of your mother instead
