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fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Greek Myth of Demeter and Persephone Reinterpreted

While researching for my Ph.D., I decided to delve into Greek mythology to determine whether I could find a story that could illuminate my understanding of mothering and my interest in maternal ambivalence. I discovered the myth of Demeter and Persephone, which, while thousands of years old, demonstrates how a mythical mother, Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, weathers changes and obstacles
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Taboo and Pain of Reproductive and Maternal Loss

Maternal ambivalence stems from embracing flow rather than rigid perfection; women need individualized time to heal after reproductive and maternal loss.
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fromtime.com
8 months ago

You Don't Have to Be Certain You Want Kids to HaveThem

Maternal ambivalence, or uncertainty about wanting children, is a common yet misunderstood feeling many women experience.
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