Narcissistic Mothers

Growing up, there were many times I remember getting off the school bus and slowly walking toward my house. Unlike other children, I was in no hurry to get home. I knew that as soon as I walked through that door, I would either be ignored by my mother or have her yell at me. I was never sure which mood she would be in - it felt like I was always walking on eggshells around the house - which often worsened my anxiety, especially as I walked home.

I remember feeling like my stomach was all knotted up, the pain so excruciating, I could barely walk. I remember praying as soon as I held the doorknob in my hand that God to give me the strength to handle whatever comes my way. Sometimes, I would even pray that my mother would be gone for the evening and wouldn't come home until I was sound asleep in my bed.

For the longest time, I thought I was alone. I didn't believe that anyone else in the world had a mother who didn't care to go to their child's school programs, conferences, sports games or any other events. I remember the first time I met someone who stated the words, "Me too. I know how you feel," when I described what it was like growing up with my narcissistic mother. I remember the shock I felt. I remember feeling like as though a warm, heavy blanket had been placed over me.

For the first time in my life I felt like I was no longer alone. There is someone else who understands what it was like to grow up in a home devoid of love and affection.

The truth is, there are millions of children who understand what it is like to grow up with a narcissistic mother. There are millions of us who understand what it's like for our mother to put herself above anything else, to refuse to see us score a basket during a basketball game because it disturbs her alone time.

There are others who understand what it's like to not hear the words "I love you" or "I am proud of you" from their mother. There are millions of people who understand how much abuse you deal with; how much you wish that you could have someone else's mother. You are not alone.

The key points you will learn in this book are:

• What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
• How this disorder affects the relationship between you and your mother
• Characteristics of a narcissistic mother
• Strategies and tips to help you deal with your mother
• Strategies and tips to help you heal from narcissistic abuse
• How to reset your mindset, so you can think more positively
• If your narcissistic mother can change and how to navigate her healing journey
• Strategies and tips to help you build a stronger relationship with your mother

It doesn't matter if you are a mother struggling with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, a son or daughter who was raised by a narcissistic mother. In fact, you can even be a father who believes he is struggling with Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

This book will help you start your healing journey toward managing narcissism by giving you an understanding the personality disorder along with various tips and strategies that you can use throughout your life.