Holiday Survival Guide:  Surviving the Holidays as the Daughter of an Emotionally Absent Mother

For daughters with emotionally absent mothers, the holiday season can bring a range of complicated feelings. The cultural imagery of nurturing, supportive family gatherings contrast sharply with the experience of being raised by a mother who couldn’t offer consistent emotional warmth or support.These holiday challenges can include loneliness, guilt, frustration, and sometimes resentment over what you missed.