Since starting this website I have been asked several times if I would start a podcast or do a YouTube channel. I have been hesitant – I don’t have a lot of time, I like the anonymity of writing, and I think my voice sounds strange. However, I was recently asked to do a presentation on Devouring Mothers for a small conference so I am sharing that video here. If this is a format that proves helpful or interesting I will try to produce quality videos as often as my schedule (kids) allow.
The Devouring Mother is a topic we could write many articles on; I have written a few already, and have others in the works. This, however, is a quick overview of some of the iterations of the Devouring Mother we want to avoid, as found in literature. Below are some resources with more information on the topics covered. Thank you.
-Ally
Resources:
Philosophy of Motherhood on Miss Havisham
Philosophy of Motherhood on Devouring Mother
On Devouring Mother Archetype
https://knowyourarchetypes.com/devouring-mother-archetype/
Hamlet and Freud
https://literariness.org/2016/04/17/freuds-critique-of-shakespeares-hamlet/
Jung and Frued on Oedipus
https://naap.nl/en/complexes-2/
Rapanzel fairy tale
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapunzel
On Masculine Archetypes
Jordan Peterson The Good Mother https://youtu.be/vzol6UWpkQ8
Overbearing Mother https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50FbeazFkgs&t=3s
Miss Havisham Clip https://youtu.be/oKL3dJo0fkU
Veruca Salt clip: https://youtu.be/b9mba2qb9do
Lord Elrond: https://youtu.be/_i3Ax4YJySg
Hamlet: https://youtu.be/a38HZFbhB-M
The Philosophy of Motherhood 
Such rich information on mothering and how/why it can have lasting effects on the next generations. To be mindful, of how I bring my kids up with prayer and hope. Thank you for sharing.
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