Jasmin Lee Cori, MS, worked as a licensed psychotherapist for many years, specializing in working with adults who experienced childhood abuse and neglect. She has worked in human service agencies and private practice, and has taught psychology in colleges and professional schools. She is the author of numerous articles and five nonfiction books, including The Emotionally Absent Mother and Healing From Trauma.
by Jasmin Lee Cori
Was your mother too busy, too tired, or too checked-out to provide you with the nurturing you needed as a child? Men and women who were “undermothered” as children often struggle with intimate relationships, in part because of their unmet … Continue reading →
by Jasmin Lee Cori
Was your mother preoccupied, distant, or even demeaning? Have you struggled with relationships—or with your own self-worth? Often, the grown children of emotionally absent mothers can’t quite put a finger on what’s missing from their lives. The children of abusive … Continue reading →
by Jasmin Lee Cori
If you grew up with an emotionally absent mother—a mother who was cold, dismissive of your needs, unwilling or unable to give you the nurturing you needed—the wounds can last a lifetime. You may find yourself wondering, Why is it … Continue reading →