10/24/2025
📚 Mothers Who Can't Love by Susan Forward, PhD
✨ Restore therapist and Supervisor, Krystal Lacoy, reflects on today's book recommendation:
Susan Forward’s book Mothers Who Can't Love has become one of my most recommended resources for clients grappling with the lifelong effects of a toxic or neglectful relationship with their mother. This is more than a book; it is a source of validation. For many clients, their first experience with this book is one of profound relief. They finally see their experiences reflected on the page, and the sense of isolation and self-blame begins to fade. The book effectively dismantles the societal myth of the universally loving mother, giving clients permission to acknowledge their pain and begin the process of unlearning harmful coping mechanisms. More importantly, it provides practical, actionable strategies for moving forward. Even if you just get through the introduction, it’s worth a read.
