Mothers who are jealous or resentful of their daughters

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I have suffered this, it had resulted in low self esteem and depression. Constant comparisons, no compassion, love or support. I recognise now, this was a failing in my mother and she didn't haven't the skills to parent.. or did she?
So, any mothers out their who undermine their daughters, contradict, or are jealous. Is there something I'm missing? I'm very sad about it, but am finally coming to terms with it and moving on...

My mum never made me feel as though she was jealous at all, and I am not jealous of my teenage daughters . I mean I do feel, as my Mum did, a rueful pang at the passing of time and the contrast between their youthful energy and my middle age, but it isn’t jealousy, I love looking at their glowing young faces.
oP what was your mother jealous of ? Your youthful good looks ? Something you got to do that she didn’t? Maybe unpicking that might help. Jealousy comes from discomfort in the person, so maybe she was unhappy in her own skin, or regretted life choices, or hadn’t had opportunities.

I think that makes it harder to understand when you become a mother yourself. The idea of being envious of your children is unfathomable, and I suspect we all feel the same.