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The Unseen Wounds: How Mother Loss Shapes the Lives of Young Boys
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A growing body of research and poignant cultural narratives highlight how a boy’s sense of self and emotional wellbeing may be deeply shaped by the absence of a mother, whether through death, separation, or emotional neglect. According to a recent analysis in Psychology Today, boys who lose their mothers early in life or are separated from them—regardless of how loving their subsequent caregivers may be—face unique challenges that reverberate into adulthood, impacting attachment styles, emotional regulation, and even future relationships with women (psychologytoday.com).
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