39 | Mother Wounds and Childhood Trauma for Women

Did you grow up feeling emotionally unseen, unsafe, or unloved? In this deeply personal and healing episode, we’re talking about the mother wound — the emotional pain many women carry from childhood when they did not feel nurtured, comforted, protected, or emotionally connected to their mother. This episode is especially powerful for women healing from childhood trauma and childhood sexual abuse, because emotional neglect often creates deep struggles with identity, worthiness, trust, and receiving love. We’ll discuss: What the mother wound really is How emotional neglect impacts women later in life Why this is a root wound, not just a memory How childhood trauma affects identity and relationships The connection between the mother wound and shame Biblical encouragement for healing Practical steps to begin healing emotionally, spiritually, and physically If you’ve ever struggled with: feeling unworthy of love people pleasing fear of rejection perfectionism emotional numbness difficulty trusting others questioning your identity as a woman …this episode is for you. Healing begins when we stop minimizing our pain and start bringing it into the light. Scriptures Mentioned Psalm 34:18 Psalm 27:10 Isaiah 66:13 Journal Prompts When did I first begin feeling emotionally unseen? What lies did I begin believing about myself as a little girl? What would I say to my younger self today? What truth does God say about me? If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who may need this message. You are not alone in your healing journey.   🔗 Connect with Me: 👉 Schedule a Rooted & Risen Coaching Session. >>Grab a set of “My Identity In Christ” reflection cards.  Identity In Christ Cards-Teal  Identity In Christ Cards-Mauve >> Download my free 5 Steps to Becoming An Overcomer >> Visit https://lesliechermak.com/workwithme/ for more support. >> I’ll meet you in your inbox on Fridays!   https://lesliechermak.myflodesk.com/newsletter >> Visit Website: https://lesliechermak.com/   Music score: Kevin Manthei Music