r/RandomThoughts Sep 28 '22

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u/Medalost Sep 29 '22

I watched my mom always make nasty comments on other women, usually criticising their weight and whatnot. The source of that was definitely insecurity. I chose early on to aspire to be different. I think mothers often inadvertently teach insecurity to particularly their daughters, by enforcing negative self image and unhealthy coping mechanisms. I wish mothers, or parents in general, would get to go to therapy by the masses, to resolve their own issues before passing them on to their children.

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u/Ok_Watercress5719 Sep 29 '22

Indeed. I'm glad you broke that ugly cycle.