The Sister Wound

The Sister Wound refers to the emotional and psychological pain women experience in their relationships with other women, often rooted in competition, mistrust, betrayal, jealousy, or feelings of unworthiness. While it plays out interpersonally, the wound is collective and systemic, stemming from a long history of patriarchal structures that have pitted women against each other for survival, power, or validation.

At its core, the Sister Wound is a byproduct of a culture that has historically disempowered women. For centuries, women were denied agency and autonomy, conditioned to see each other as rivals rather than allies. In many societies, access to resources, protection, or social status was linked to their relationships with men—making female solidarity not only rare but often discouraged.

This can show up in various and subtle ways:

• Feeling threatened by successful or confident women.
• Struggling to maintain close female friendships.
• Gossiping or undermining other women as a way to bond or gain power.
• Avoiding vulnerability with women out of fear of judgment or betrayal.
• Competing with other women instead of celebrating their achievements.
• Experiencing envy as shame, rather than a mirror for unmet desires.

These behaviors are often defense mechanisms, rooted in pain, insecurity, or past experiences of female rejection or abandonment.

The Sister Wound is not a sign of personal failure—it is a symptom of a larger cultural wound. But it is one that can be healed. As more women recognize and release this pain, they make space for deeper connection, authentic sisterhood, and a more empowered collective feminine.

In this circle we will begin the process of unlearning, self-reflection, and re-building trust—in oneself and in other women. There will be time to be seen and heard, time to share, and guided meditation to foster healing within.  Healing the sister wound can have massive impact on your personal life as well as your professional life.

When women come together, not in competition, but in collaboration, transformation happens!