If it makes a difference the author did address and acknowledged abusive mother/daughter relationships, including sexual abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse, and how powerful a mother’s acknowledgement of the impact of her abuse can be for her daughter/child.
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Personally, I think it could help develop understanding on both sides. So, yes.