A figure who inhibits her son's independence through over-identification or control. D.H. Lawrence's Sons and Lovers
: This memoir offers a real-life account of the author's unconventional childhood and her complex relationship with her mother. The book highlights themes of survival, family dynamics, and the enduring bond between a mother and her children amidst adversity.
Literature provides deep internal explorations of these bonds: Popular Mother Son Relationships Books - Goodreads