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17 Signs A Narcissistic Mother Raised You!
My mum used me to get my dad to come back every time he left when I was 7 years old. She would make me call him and mouth the words she wanted me to say, “when are you coming home, dad?”, “I miss you, daddy”. This went on for 3 years until my father plucked up the courage to draw a line in the sand and leave my cheating, entitled, cold narcissistic mother once and for all. Then I was left alone to deal with her for another 10 years.
This is an excerpt from a recent conversation with one of my clients, who had come to see me after feeling stuck, lost, low in confidence and unable to express her emotions. Her current way of being is no surprise after being raised by a narcissistic mother.
The harsh reality of Growing up with a narcissistic mother can be a difficult and emotionally challenging experience for many people. Narcissistic mothers often prioritise their own needs and desires above those of their children, leading to a range of negative consequences.
If you’re not sure whether your mother was a narcissist, here are 17 signs that you may have been raised by a narcissistic mother:
- She constantly belittles you: Narcissistic mothers often criticise and belittle their children, leaving them feeling worthless and inadequate.
