Lemon Moms: A Guide to Understand and Survive Maternal Narcissism

by Diane Metcalf

Overview

Break Free from the Cycle of Emotional Manipulation, Rejection, and Guilt

Are you tired of constantly seeking your mother's approval and affection, only to be left feeling empty, unloved, unseen or inadequate? Lemon Moms: A Guide to Understand and Survive Maternal Narcissism offers a roadmap to reclaiming your life.

In this book, you will find:

- Empathy and support from the author, a fellow survivor who shares her healing experience

- Practical strategies to reclaim your life

- A roadmap to understanding your relationship with your mother

- Steps to break free from the cycle of emotional manipulation

- Insight into the true nature of maternal narcissism

- Actionable steps at the end of each chapter

- A companion workbook to deepen your healing journey

With actionable steps and a companion workbook, this is your guide to understanding and healing from maternal narcissism. You can't change your mother, but you can change how you interact with her.

Don't let your mother's expectations keep holding you back. Take control of your life and begin your journey to healing by getting this book today. Buy now before the price changes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781735287614
Publisher:	Image and Aspect Media
Publication date:	08/23/2020
Series:	Lemon Moms , #1
Pages:	308
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.65(d)

About the Author

Diane Metcalf is an experienced advocate, speaker, and author specializing in dysfunctional family dynamics.Drawing from her personal healing journey from narcissistic, physical, and emotional abuse and neglect, and with ongoing self-improvement practices, she developed effective recovery tools that she happily shares with others seeking growth in their own recovery. She is well-versed in topics such as narcissism, family dysfunction, abuse, and relationship warning signs.She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Information Technology. Her professional portfolio is diverse, encompassing fields such as Domestic and Partner Abuse Counseling, Court Advocacy, Geriatric Care Management, Developmental Disability Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, Information Technology Management, and Mental Health Education.Her approach emphasizes self-awareness, intention, self-care, and establishing healthy boundaries as essential components in the healing process.Diane's transformational books on healing and personal growth provide valuable insight for coming to terms with past traumas to initiate the healing process. Her highly praised "Lemon Moms" series is an emotionally supportive collection that specifically addresses the effects of having a mother with narcissistic traits.

Table of Contents

PART l: STRONG, DEEP ROOTS. 21

PREFACE: THE BEGINNING.. 23

Chapter One: WHAT IS NARCISSISM?. 31

Chapter Two: CREATING A NARCISSIST.. 45

Chapter Three: DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA.. 50

Chapter Four: TYPES OF NARCISSISM... 60

Chapter Five: THE TRAUMATIZED BRAIN.. 77

Chapter Six: LOOKING BACK: OUR PAST.. 84

Chapter Seven: NARCISSISM AWARENESS GRIEF. 96

PART ll: GOT LEMONS?. 107

Chapter Eight: THE NARCISSISTIC MOTHER.. 109

Chapter Nine: THE NARCISSISTIC ABUSE CYCLE.. 115

Chapter Ten: NARCISSISTIC LYING.. 126

Chapter Eleven: THE SILENT TREATMENT.. 131

Chapter Twelve: SHAME.. 137

Chapter Thirteen: NARCISSISTIC SUPPLY.. 146

Chapter Fourteen: TRAUMA BONDING.. 150

Chapter Fifteen: SLAMMING AND BANGING.. 160

Chapter Sixteen: GASLIGHTING: THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CAUSE OF C-PTSD.. 168

Chapter Seventeen: CODEPENDENCY.. 184

Chapter Eighteen: TALKING WITH YOUR NARCISSISTIC MOTHER.. 197

Chapter Nineteen: ADDRESSING PTSD and C-PTSD.. 209

PART III: MAKE LEMONADE.. 221

Chapter Twenty: SETTING PERSONAL BOUNDARIES. 223

Chapter Twenty-one: IDENTIFYING DANGEROUS PEOPLE.. 231

Chapter Twenty-two: YOU GOTTA FEEL IT TO HEAL IT.. 236

Chapter Twenty-three: WHAT NOW?. 246

Chapter Twenty-four: A NEW BEGINNING.. 269

Indicators of Recovery: 269

Glossary of Terms. 277

References. 283

Bibliography. 295

Acknowledgments. 299

About the Author 303