Drake was physically abused by his mother until the age of 6.He is now 30 years old and he is a loving and devoted son who showers his mother with affection and attention.According to Freud, Drake may be unconsciously dealing with the potential anxiety related to his early abuse by using the ego-defense mechanism of:

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Drake is exhibiting the ego-defense mechanism of reaction formation by expressing the opposite of his true feelings towards his mother. This could be his way of dealing with the anxiety related to his early abuse by overcompensating with love and affection towards his mother.

Drake Was Physically Abused by His Mother Until the Age