The Unseen Effects of Being Raised by a Narcissistic Mother
These scars run deeper than any other form of pain.
As we move into the future, more and more of us are talking openly about the experiences we had as children. This is no more apparent than in the world of narcissism. More and more adult survivors are stepping up and speaking up about childhood plagued by narcissistic parents. Interestingly, much of this conversation is beginning to center around the narcissistic mother.
Who is she? In this publication, we have talked about her ad nauseum. Narcissistic mothers are everywhere, and their haunted, hollow children roam the world in ghostlike stupors — repeating the same mistakes and patterns.
These candid conversations are helpful, but too many don’t go far enough. What are the deepest scars left by the narcissistic mother? More importantly, can we ever really heal them? There is so much nuance to the experience, and an incredible amount of pain too. Getting beyond it requires commitment and a deeper understanding of the narcissistic mother and the marks she leaves behind.
The ghost in the mirror.
Before you step into this next stage, dispel what you think you know about narcissism. Having NPD doesn’t guarantee grandiosity or even an overt sense…
