14 Signs You Were Raised by a Narcissistic Mother
You know something’s wrong but you can’t quite work out what.
Here are some signs that your past might be causing problems.
1. Low self-esteem
Your feelings of worthlessness didn’t come from nowhere. Although many children of narcissists don’t consciously experience these difficult feelings, they are still there, running in the background and influencing your everyday life. Your choices, your relationships, and your ability to withstand stress are all affected by low self-worth.
Narcissistic parents raise their children to believe that their authentic self is somehow flawed. These parents use shame to try to control their children, forcing them to meet the parent’s needs. Anything that doesn’t coincide with the parent’s point of view is belittled or dismissed. The child is shamed for having opinions, feelings, or needs of their own, resulting in an ongoing sense of inadequacy and worthlessness.
2. Powerful inner critic
The ever-present narcissist-in-residence in your head. Do you hear your mother’s voice whenever you make a mistake, hesitate, or fail to be generally fabulous? Some people seem to have a constant harping critic…
