As I discuss mother-daughter relationships in this book, I write specifically for the group of women whose traumatic experiences and connections with their moms throughout childhood have shaped their adult lives in ways they might not be aware of. These daughters frequently do not realize that it is possible to not only mend a bad mother-daughter relationship but also to comprehend and, heaven forbid, sympathize with them.As I discuss mother-daughter relationships in this book, I write specifically for the group of women whose traumatic experiences and connections with their moms throughout childhood have shaped their adult lives in ways they might not be aware of. These daughters frequently do not realize that it is possible to not only mend a bad mother-daughter relationship but also to comprehend and, heaven forbid, sympathize with them.