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9 Lies Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Tell Themselves About Men And What They Should Be Asking Themselves Instead
He,(or she) makes your heart sing, and you've never felt quite the same way... with anyone. You want it to work. Boy, do you want it to work. There's just a minor thing or two that needs tweaking. Well, maybe more than a thing or two. AHHHH, I hear you. I feel you....
Is My Mother a Covert Narcissist? – 5 ( Not So Obvious) Ways To Tell
It can be a hard question to ask yourself,- " Is my mother a covert narcissist? " You know something is amiss but you can't quite put your finger on it. Mom isn't loud and overtly self-centered but... she does always seem to make it about her. In fact, if mom doesn't...
When Mothers Won’t Let Go of Their Adult Daughters- This Causes Problems
( updated October 5, 2024) READ/WATCH/LISTEN ( When Mothers Won't Let Go) "Mom calls me multiple times a day. Sometimes, I don't pick up. I put off calling her back as long as I can. It hurts her feelings and, well, I can't stop feeling guilty. She just can't let me...
Mothers & Daughters: The Delicate Dance From Dependence to Independence
A daughter's healthy striving for independence is a long and winding road. Let’s face it, mothers and daughters have a history.Is it any wonder they have issues?No other relationship is tasked with wrestling the competing urges of dependence and independence...
Behind The Mask- The Hidden Life Of The “Good Daughter”
( updated October 5, 2024) When a daughter isn't accepted and supported for who she is, she will develop a "false self" to please her mother. Whether coming from the pressure of living up to a narcissistic mother's impossible standards or a borderline mother's extreme...
Calling Mom Out Can Be Hard. This Could Help.
You have been stuffing your feelings for so long because you are afraid of standing up to mom. Yet, the anger and resentment have built up to a point you know you need to say something. You're thinking about calling her out. So, you finally get up the courage to speak...
How To Stand Up To Mom, Even If You Struggle
Do you struggle to stand up for yourself? Can you stand up to your mom, mother-in-law, stepmother or another woman in a position of authority? Have you ever let someone get away with being rude or unkind to you and... you say nothing? Does your mother, mother-in-law,...
Hidden Ways Mothers Can Create Self-Doubt in Their Daughters
You look great, but wonder if that dress comes in a larger size? I'm glad you got the job, but are you sure you want to put the kids in daycare... all day? The apartment is nice but can you really afford something so fancy with your job? Does Mom offer up a...
A Poem From The Adult Daughter To The Difficult Mother : All I Want Is For You To See Me
I never forget that empathetic daughters of narcissistic/difficult mothers hurt. They walk away from the (emotional) table, hungry again and again. Underneath their anger and resentment is a deep longing for a mother who can truly see them and accept them for who they...