It’s not you; it’s her – discover a path toward emotional freedom, and break free from the toxic constraints of narcissism. Your mother is supposed to be that one constant in your life you can rely on time and time again.
After all, mothers love their children unconditionally, and there’s nothing a mother can’t forgive.
So what happens when you’re deprived of that emotional support?
Going through life with a narcissistic mother is traumatizing. You’re constantly put down, critiqued, and encouraged to be hard on yourself.
If the one person who’s supposed to love you no matter what doesn’t like you… then who will?
Such intrusive thoughts can create irreparable emotional and psychological damage.
That’s why it’s so important to flip the switch, face some hard truths and embrace a new perspective – not just of your mother but also of yourself.
The best person to walk you through the process is someone who’s been in your shoes.
That’s right – you are not alone, and your mother is certainly not the only example of a bad, unsupportive parent.
It’s time to take the steps towards freedom and happiness.
In this inspirational guide, you will An emotional and relatable story of someone who overcame the negative consequences of having a narcissistic motherHow to identify if your mother is a narcissist - discover the signs to start making the right decisions in lifeThe entire overview of Narcissistic Personality Disorder so you can understand the what, how, and whyThe art of forgiveness - uncover the secrets of the craft to push yourself towards inner peaceTechniques and plans to vanishing your insecurities and developing a sincere love for yourselfHow to raise your voice in a negative relationship to speak your mind and master the skills of confrontationVarious affirmations that you can use to find the freedom you have been hoping forThe ultimate road to recovery and how to find the support system to truly help you healAnd much more.
Changing your perspective of yourself and the people close to you is one of the most challenging things in life.
But it’s also the most rewarding.
Remember, family is only family if they support and love you.
Here’s to your everlasting happiness.
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Lilia Johnes has written a genuinely honest, poignant, and impactful book Narcissistic Mothers: How to Identify Her Manipulative Behaviours and Finally Discover Your Inner Peace, that not only defines and describes narcissistic personality disorder and narcissism itself but also what having a mother with that disorder did to her and could be doing to others.
The book is well-written and contains colour photographs, but I think the cover could have been more eye-catching. It includes a brief glossary of terms, references for articles on the internet (but no books), and image references.
I decided to read this book because my niece and nephew, who are twins, and the children of my deceased sister, found themselves at 15 years old with a narcissistic stepmother. This woman’s impact on their lives, and our family’s life, has been significant. So I wanted to understand as much as possible about this woman.
One of the most beneficial sections of this book for me was Chapter 3: The “F” Word—Forgive. Her insight here is remarkable: “… hardest thing to forgive is an apology that was never heard.” Forgiveness is complex and challenging but starts with self-forgiveness and alleviating negative self-talk. Johnes also discusses setting boundaries and asks us to deal with the possibility that we may never achieve love and affection from our narcissistic parent. Finally, she talks about quiet confidence, how to identify and develop it, how to handle confrontations, and explains the nature of trauma bonds.
Throughout the book, she speaks with knowledge, understanding, and compassion. As someone who had difficulty with boundaries and codependency in my youth, 20s, and 30s, I found this book to be not only on point but a constructive review of how to be the best, most confident person we can be without feeding the egos of those who feel they are more important. The most important thing we can do is concentrate on our healing and disengage from the negative dialogue between us when confronting a narcissistic person. It takes time to develop techniques to do so.
I have an overactive immune system in my late 50s, so I can tell you that holding on to trauma, fear, and anxiety about your relationships, will only do you harm because living in a state of flight or fight for an extended period takes its toll on your body as well as your mind. I have allowed my trauma to keep me from trusting men in romantic relationships, and I have been single my entire life. While I have some regrets about that, I have learned how to be quietly confident and to be my own best friend. Life is too short to be engaged in relationships that do not enhance your life. But healing cannot occur if healthy people do not adequately support us. Finding the right therapist for us may take some time, but it is time well spent. As the author states, those we love deserve a full and uncompromised version of us.
This book will be helpful if you have a narcissistic mother or are in a relationship with a narcissist. I will be passing it on to my niece.
"NARCISSISTIC MOTHERS" by Lilia Johnes is an exceptional book that offers invaluable insight and guidance for readers seeking healing from the toxic influence of narcissistic mothers. With its life-changing content, this book has the power to empower and transform the lives of those affected by narcissistic maternal relationships.
The author's writing style is both empathetic and informative, making it easy to connect with the material on a personal level. "NARCISSISTIC MOTHERS" is an invaluable resource for anyone navigating the challenging journey of healing and self-discovery, offering solace, guidance, and hope along the way.
Informative but sometimes repetitive self-help book about healing from a narcissistic mother. Very to the point - which I appreciate- and honest (don't expect this to be easy). Overall very helpful and so recommend.