You’ve always wondered what’s wrong.
Is it me or her?
A narcissistic mother can cause you to doubt yourself. Her manipulation is often skilled and subtle. She doesn’t brook disappointment, or dissent.
For daughters of narcissistic mothers it can be a long road to recovery.
Because they have grown up under the tyrannical rule of a woman with severe character flaws, they will often have a depleted sense of self. It can take a lot of work in therapy to gain the self-awareness and compassion that will help heal your neglected inner child.
A Narcissistic Mother
"You can’t move there. It’s too far away!
I can’t live without you. I need you.
I sacrificed so much for you when you were a child. The least you can do is give me a little money now."