(dis)Honor Thy Mother

A compassionate, informed, and insightful exploration of how to deal with the consequences of the mistreatment of daughters by their mothers

In disHonor Thy Mother: Daughterhood, Dysfunction, and Deliverance, experienced clinical psychologist Bridgette J. Peteet delivers a startlingly insightful discussion of the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship, the long-term ramifications of maternal maltreatment, and the healing strategies she’s used over decades to assist women who face the problems and issues caused by critical or abusive mothers.

The author squarely confronts the reality that not all mothers meet the cultural ideal of nurturing and selfless caregiver. Indeed, mothers display an infinitely varied spectrum of behaviors. Some of those behaviors can inflict significant harm on their children, whether physical, emotional, or psychological. In the book, Dr. Peteet explains how to confront the lifelong consequences of those behaviors and improve the lives of women who struggle with the aftermath of harmful maternal behaviors.

Readers will also find:

A clear and accessible discussion of Adverse Child Events (ACEs) and the impacts they can have
Explorations of the consequences of domestic violence on children
Examinations of the impacts of household substance abuse, emotional neglect, impostorism, and household mental illness

Perfect for women doing their best to deal with the effects of harm inflicted by mothers and other maternal caregivers during childhood, disHonor Thy Mother is an invaluable and compelling book about the formidable challenges that women face as they attempt to heal.

Author Biography

BRIDGETTE PETEET, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Loma Linda University in Southern California. She provides clinical training and instruction for psychology doctoral students in multicultural therapy and substance use disorders. In her multicultural clinical practice, she has served hundreds of clients of color. Dr. Peteet has also authored 25+ research publications with more than 1,000 citations. Her research focuses on risk and resilience related to the health and well-being of marginalized communities.