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Trauma and the Wounded Psyche
Trauma is not merely an event—it is an experience that shatters the psyche’s capacity to integrate pain. Sándor Ferenczi, in his groundbreaking work, illuminated the profound effects of trauma, particularly in the context of early relationships and power dynamics. He recognized that the most devastating wounds arise not only from the trauma itself but from the absence of an empathic witness.
Ferenczi observed that in the face of overwhelming distress, the psyche may resort to fragmentation, submission, or even the introjection of the aggressor. The child, for instance, may silence their own pain to maintain attachment, learning to dissociate from their suffering.
In adulthood, these early imprints manifest in patterns of self-doubt, anxiety, or an unconscious repetition of harmful dynamics.
Yet, healing is possible. In the analytic space, where presence replaces absence and understanding dissolves silence, the traumatized self can begin to reclaim its lost voice. Ferenczi’s legacy reminds us that true repair is not found in mere analysis but in the deep, human capacity for attunement, validation, and emotional reparation.
Mothers and Daughters - The Silent Strength of Women
To be a mother or a daughter is to navigate a bond that is as tender as it is complex. It is a relationship shaped by love but also by expectation, by silent sacrifices, and by the deep, often unspoken, longing for recognition.
Daughters carry the weight of their mothers’ histories—their dreams, their fears, and sometimes, their unfulfilled desires. They grow up seeking approval, freedom, or both, often torn between honoring their mothers’ sacrifices and forging their own paths. The struggle to separate without guilt, to love without losing oneself, is one many daughters quietly endure.
Mothers, in turn, wrestle with their own vulnerabilities. They give endlessly, often questioning whether they are enough, whether they are too much, or whether they are unknowingly repeating the very patterns they once resisted. The pressure to nurture without control, to guide without imposing, to let go without feeling abandoned is a delicate and painful balance.
For those who are both mother and daughter, the weight is doubled. They stand between two generations, carrying the echoes of their own childhood while shaping the world of another. The wounds of the past resurface in moments of exhaustion, in fears of failing, in the desperate wish to do things differently.
Healing these relationships is not about perfection—it is about understanding. It is about seeing the mother as a woman with her own struggles and the daughter as a person beyond expectation. It is about allowing space for love that is not weighed down by duty, for connection that is not tethered to old wounds. And, most of all, it is about finding compassion for oneself in the process.
The Psychoanalytic Perspective on Psychosomatic Diseases
Psychosomatic diseases illustrate the profound connection between mind and body, where psychological conflicts and emotional distress manifest as physical symptoms. From a psychoanalytic perspective, these conditions arise when repressed emotions—such as anxiety, anger, or unresolved trauma—seek expression through the body. The unconscious mind, unable to process certain experiences symbolically, translates them into somatic disturbances. Understanding these symptoms requires exploring the patient’s inner world, identifying underlying conflicts, and facilitating their symbolic expression through language and awareness. Psychoanalysis offers a path to uncovering these hidden tensions, fostering both psychological and physical healing.
In psychoanalytic work, the therapeutic process delves into the patient’s unconscious to reveal the emotional roots of psychosomatic symptoms.