At the end of this article, you will be able to tell if you suffer from the long lasting effects/symptoms of being a daughter of a covert narcissistic mother… or one high in covert narcissistic traits. Before we get to the symptoms of daughters of covert narcissistic mothers,  let’s begin with a description of the difference between an overt narcissistic mother and a covert narcissistic mother. (If you need a refresher, I’ve gone into great detail describing what constitutes a covert narcissistic mother here.) Here, I will quickly summarize the outstanding characteristics and how they differ so that you can better understand where your particular mother is coming from so that you can free yourself from her psychological grip. The basic difference between an OVERT and a COVERT narcissistic mother Your typical overt narcissistic mother is easy to spot. She talks nonstop about herself, is openly critical, thinks she is the best at everything, and makes sure everyone knows it. As obnoxious as she can be, you can see her coming a mile away. The covert narcissistic mother has more of a velvet-gloved iron fist. More typically, she underplays her hand, comes off as the victim, and does her dirty work […]

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