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 Do You Have a Narcissistic, Borderline or Difficult Mother Who Won' t Let You Go?

Are you Sensitive and Empathetic?

You Could be Trapped in the Role of the "Good Daughter"

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Do You Have a Narcissistic or Difficult Mother?

You Could be Trapped in the Role of the "Good Daughter"

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The Good Daughter Syndrome

You care about your mother. You just don’t understand why it has to be so hard. Whether she’s narcissistic/borderline/addicted or just demanding and critical, there’s constant pressure to be good for Mom. To make Mom look good. To make sure Mom is okay. And you wonder when you will ever be free of the pressure, when it will ever be your turn.

That’s what I call the Good Daughter Syndrome.

"I can never make Mom happy. No matter what I do, it's never good enough. I'm never good enough."

 

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First time here?

I’m glad you stopped by.

Because I understand what you’re going through.

If you’re like a lot of the women I work with in my psychotherapy practice, you’ve been struggling with these feelings for a while…maybe for as long as you can remember. You care about your mother, you want to be there for her, but you find yourself avoiding her calls and dreading visits home. And any time you do talk to her or see her, you remember why.

You end up feeling like you’re not good enough.

You feel resentful one minute and guilty the next. Whether you talk to her every day or haven’t seen her in years, it’s like Mom is always there, weighing in on your life, that little voice in the back of your head reminding you of all your faults and failures. But you don’t know why dealing with your mother is so difficult, or what to do about it. You just know it feels crappy.

I want you to know that I understand. And, even better, I can help.

I’m Katherine Fabrizio, and over more than 30 years of treating women just like you, I’ve learned to understand the “Good Daughter” trap so many of us fall into. I understand the impact a difficult or impaired mother can have on her daughter’s life. I know the damage it can do.

I used everything I’ve learned about dealing with a difficult mother to create a roadmap to help you find your way past the pain, to a happier, healthier, saner life.

You can't break free from the psychological traps that keep you stuck if you can't see them. These unconscious traps form patterns that control your core beliefs about yourself holding you back and down. Understanding this dynamic is the single most important thing you can do to find your confidence, peace, and sanity.  Once you know, you will realize it is right under your nose and always has been.

So stay right here. I've been where you are and found a way out- a way home to myself.

I know these traps and the way to break free from them.

Katherine

Everything you need to know about dealing with a Difficult Mother

Articles by

Katherine Fabrizio M.A., Psychotherapist, Author, Speaker

When Mom Won’t Let Go; Why This is a Problem

December 13, 2017 | 5 Comments

Mothers & Daughters: The Delicate Dance From Dependence to Independence

December 6, 2017 | 0 Comments

Behind the Mask – What the “Good Daughter” of the Narcissistic Mother would Tell You if She Could.

November 29, 2017 | 10 Comments

This Is Why -If You’re Not Liberated From Your Difficult Mother, You’re Not Liberated

November 22, 2017 | 0 Comments

Calling Mom Out Can Be Hard. This Could Help.

November 15, 2017 | 0 Comments

Do This To Embody Self-Confidence

November 8, 2017 | 0 Comments

How To Stand Up To Mom, Even If You Struggle

November 1, 2017 | 2 Comments

Are You Too Sensitive or Is Mom Intrusive?

October 25, 2017 | 0 Comments

Will You Spend A Lifetime Trying To Please Mom?

October 18, 2017 | 0 Comments

Daughters of the Lie: ( Patriarchal) Lies Your Mother Told You and the Truth That Will Set You Free

September 27, 2017 | 0 Comments

Being Good For Mom Can Be Bad For Her Grown Daughter

September 22, 2017 | 2 Comments

Difficult Mom? The Secret To Letting Go & Moving On

September 13, 2017 | 0 Comments

Are You A Chronic People Pleaser? This Could Be Why – ( Hiding behind a False Self)

August 30, 2017 | 0 Comments

How To Spot Hidden Ways Mothers Can Create Self-Doubt in Daughters

August 25, 2017 | 0 Comments

How The Lies of Patriarchy Are Passed Down From Mother To Daughter

June 7, 2017 | 0 Comments
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Why is mom so difficult?

Whether your mother is just demanding and critical or suffers from narcissistic, borderline or histrionic personality disorder, you may also be suffering – with things like anxiety, depression and relationship issues.

This free guide explains:

  1. How your mother’s problem presents itself
  2. Why is mom so difficult?
  3. Where her issues come from
  4. How her issues affect you

Understanding is the first step towards freedom, so download your free guide here.

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"Katherine Fabrizio... sees. She sees with the eyes of her soul and reflects to the eyes of her client. She does not boast any knowing, instead, she lets her client reveal him/herself in a safe and all-loving space.

...She sees so that others might know. Know the next step to take, know that their feelings are warranted, and know how to heal their wounds.

Few things have the power to postiviely change an entire life. Katherine Fabrizio changed mine."

- B.B.

Hi, I’m Katherine Fabrizio M.A.

and I understand you - I have been treating Adult Daughters of Narcissistic/Difficult Mothers, Trapped in the Role of the “Good Daughter” in psychotherapy for over 30 years.

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The Good Daughter's Guide to Freedom

5 ways to break free and take back your life

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Katherine Fabrizio M.A., L.P.C.

is a Licensed Psychotherapist with 30 years experience and a mother to two grown daughters. She believes healing the mother wound is the single most important thing a woman can do to empower herself and her daughter.

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Reviews

Counseling by Katherine Fabrizio
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Mary Lee
Mary Lee
17:49 18 Jun 15
I've had the privilege of knowing Katherine Fabrizio for over 15 years, and benefiting from her clinical knowledge, compassion, and insight. Katherine creates a safe, comfortable environment for psychotherapy; fostering trust and a willingness to explore issues & feelings. While available to work with all adults, Katherine especially shines in her work with women. Mary M Lee, LCSW
Holly Mills
Holly Mills
18:55 21 May 15
Katherine is a woman unlike any I have ever met. She is so understanding, gracious, and affirming in her interactions with others. In my experience working with Katherine, I've come to value our time together as constructive and motivational. She has a knack for cutting through the chaff getting to the heart of an issue in a way that feels so unobtrusive. Her ability to speak to deeper seeded truths that affect our daily lives in our behavior, relationships, and life experience is beyond insightful - it's almost spooky! It's evident that her time counseling women over the past 20+ years really has given her a clear understanding of the issues facing my generation of daughters. I would recommend her to anyone in need of compassionate counsel during hard times. She is a joy to know!
A Non
A Non
14:31 09 Apr 15
Katherine is everything you want in a therapist: kind, warm, extremely intelligent, understanding, and receptive. She makes connections that you might never have realized. She never pushes her own agenda, and allows you to find your way, and focus on the things you feel are important. More than just listening, Katherine provides insightful feedback. Highly recommend!
Kathleen O'Grady
Kathleen O'Grady
15:36 28 Mar 15
Katherine Fabrizio exudes comfort. To be around her is to be creatively inspired by your own uniqueness, and to learn to accept, love, and even laugh at, your perceived limitations.
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