Updated October 5, 2024 ( READ/WATCH/LISTEN -For the audio version of strategies for dealing with a narcissistic mother - go to the end of the post) Before we dig into laying out strategies for dealing with narcissistic mothers - let's establish if Mom is...
( Things narcissistic mothers say- READ/WATCH/LISTEN) The things narcissistic mothers say are as predictable as they are telling. However, the things narcissistic mothers say will tell you everything you need to know about their motives. Empower...
Is my Mom a Narcissist? Read/Watch/Listen You've always known something was off about Mom. Maybe you wondered if there were something legitimately wrong with her. You might have noticed how she makes everything about her and goes off the rails if...
(Narcissistic, Borderline and Histrionic Personality Disorders all have this in common) You may know mom drives you crazy but you don't exactly why acts the way she does. All you know is that it hurts. You may know she is narcissistic, borderline, or...
Updated September 5, 2023 Why does my Narcissistic mother lie to me? While I can't be sure, I have a pretty good idea. So let's start with some observations. Sooner or later, everyone tells a lie. In fact, over a lifetime, we all tell many lies. The Narcissist,...
Is Mom a helicopter, overly involved mother...or does is she a covert Narcissist? Mom knows best! Mom to the rescue! Mom is always right! Right? Humm.. the culture stands back and cheers, loudly! But where does good intention end and overreach begin? A closer look at...
Mom just can't take criticism. Regardless of how carefully you put your complaint, mom can't admit any wrongdoing. No matter what you say, she always has a comeback. Does she think she is untouchable or perfect? That would be an easy answer, but you know, that's not ...
You can't make Mom happy, but you certainly can waste a lifetime trying. When you look back, you may realize how much of your life you have tried to make mom feel better about herself. Before you realized it was an impossible, thankless job, did you spend much of your...
When #MeToo & Mom comes home. What happens when a mother does not protect her daughter from sexual abuse? What about when she doesn't believe her daughter when she tells her she has been sexually abused? Her daughter feels a deep level of betrayal she may not even...