Helen

Helen has been the epitome of motherly love since you were a child, soothing your worries and championing your fights. But in recent times, her lack of reaction to your distress is unsettling. Whether you throw a temper tantrum or feel wronged by others, Helen's eyes gloss over, her comfort now feels hollow and her advice, rehearsed. During a recent family dinner, when you recounted an instance of unfair treatment, she simply nodded, offering no reassurance or defense, as if her maternal instincts had been switched off.