I believe it is rare to have a person who did not experience the so called "mother wound". At certain point in our lives we really have to take responsibility of healing upon ourselves. Well, not really have to, there is no law that says we cannot go to our grave feeling bitter towards our mother, hating her, wishing she was that mythological good mother someone else had. We don't have to, but it is worth trying, because just like any wound, if we can heal it we will feel better.

Here is an excerpt of the article I have once encountered on the topic.
"There is a series of techniques and reflections you can use to practice what I call the "yoga of the mother wound" to transform what has been a hindrance in your life into a teacher of the heart. "Transform" does not mean to fix or make go away whatever trauma and scars you may be carrying from childhood; instead, you slowly develop a new relationship with your difficulty, such that it is no longer a controlling factor in your life. What may seem like an intractable wound may even become a point of inspiration and deep understanding for you."
If you're interested read the rest here:

http://www.lifebalanceinstitute.com/dharmawisdom/articles/healing-your-mother-wound