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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
informative
reflective
medium-paced
This is actually my second time reading this book. I firmly believe it must be read at least twice and at separate times in your recovery process. When I first discovered that my mother is a narcissist, this book came highly recommended. It does not disappoint.
The first time reading this book was largely an exercise in learning about my mother and how to navigate the new realization that everything was not my fault. Then the challenge became doing the work, and yes...it is is work. But it is going to change your life and the unhealthy dynamics between you and your narcissistic mother.
The second time reading this book, listening is more like it as it was an audiobook, brought me comfort and a strong assessment of my work in recovery. I took notes as I listened to the author's comforting voice, and realized simultaneously how far I have come and what still needs work.
Don't be afraid. Highly recommend this book! You can do this, and yes, you are absolutely enough and good enough.
The first time reading this book was largely an exercise in learning about my mother and how to navigate the new realization that everything was not my fault. Then the challenge became doing the work, and yes...it is is work. But it is going to change your life and the unhealthy dynamics between you and your narcissistic mother.
The second time reading this book, listening is more like it as it was an audiobook, brought me comfort and a strong assessment of my work in recovery. I took notes as I listened to the author's comforting voice, and realized simultaneously how far I have come and what still needs work.
Don't be afraid. Highly recommend this book! You can do this, and yes, you are absolutely enough and good enough.
reflective
medium-paced
Let’s just say this explained a few things
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
hopeful
inspiring
sad
useful even if you don’t have parent issues. the chapters on self-sabotage and dependency/codependency are essential.
(Review by a male reader)
I found this book to be very useful in understanding things related to my personal history.
It complements other sources, such as Bradshaw's inner-child related book and also Forward's Toxic Parents. As usual for self-healing, this one book will not be the final solution to all problems, but is sure a useful waypoint.
I found this book to be very useful in understanding things related to my personal history.
It complements other sources, such as Bradshaw's inner-child related book and also Forward's Toxic Parents. As usual for self-healing, this one book will not be the final solution to all problems, but is sure a useful waypoint.
Excellent insight to the psyche of narcissism and the effect it can have on the children. It's very well written so it is easily read and understood by anyone.
I do not think that my mother is a narcissist. I didn't even realize this book was about mothers when I picked it up at the library (the subtitle is underneath the library barcode). I just know that I never feel like I am good enough and wondered if this book would help.
The beginning of the book really described some of my struggles - feeling like I am not good enough. An overachiever in hopes that someone will accept me. Unable to handle criticism. Low self-respect and confidence.
I'm still wrestling with understanding where these issues came from. It could be several things from my childhood or it could come from being raised in a religion that demands perfection and says that God won't accept you if you have any flaws. Whatever the cause, I'm still healing. This book helped me to understand myself a bit better.
However, because I borrowed it from the library instead of purchasing my own copy, there isn't enough time to work through some of the steps toward healing. In addition, because I am not confident that my mother is a narcissist, it's possible that a lot of the steps in this book won't work for my particular issues. Still worth the read.
The beginning of the book really described some of my struggles - feeling like I am not good enough. An overachiever in hopes that someone will accept me. Unable to handle criticism. Low self-respect and confidence.
I'm still wrestling with understanding where these issues came from. It could be several things from my childhood or it could come from being raised in a religion that demands perfection and says that God won't accept you if you have any flaws. Whatever the cause, I'm still healing. This book helped me to understand myself a bit better.
However, because I borrowed it from the library instead of purchasing my own copy, there isn't enough time to work through some of the steps toward healing. In addition, because I am not confident that my mother is a narcissist, it's possible that a lot of the steps in this book won't work for my particular issues. Still worth the read.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad