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Shows like Sharp Objects or films like Precious and Mommie Dearest have explored the terrifying dynamics of mothers who use physical and emotional violence to control their children. These depictions often highlight the "mask" an abusive mother wears in public versus the "facial abuse" or emotional terror she inflicts behind closed doors. facialabuse facial abuse maternal maltreatm hot