Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers

Quiet the Critical Voice in Your Head, Heal Self-Doubt, and Live the Life You Deserve

By: Stephanie M. Kriesberg PsyD, Wendy T. Behary LCSW - foreword

Narrated by: Linda Jones

Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

Did you grow up with a mother who was controlling or manipulative? Was she emotionally or psychologically abusive toward you? Did she make you feel ashamed, rejected, or "crazy?" Was it all about her, all of the time? When your mother is a narcissist, it can damage and invalidate your sense of self, and leave you with lasting anxiety, insecurity, self-doubt, and a relentlessly critical internal voice. But there are tools you can use to move forward in your adult life with confidence. The evidence-based skills in this book will help you heal the scars of growing up with a self-absorbed and narcissistic mother.

Written by a psychologist and expert in narcissism, Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers offers proven-effective strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you reduce anxiety, build confidence, overcome self-criticism, and live the life you deserve. You'll also find tons of practical tips to help you build healthy, trusting relationships; stop apologizing for the failures of others; and start trusting your own good judgment.

If you were raised by a narcissistic mother and are struggling with the lingering effects of a toxic upbringing, this is the road map you need to heal the past and thrive in the present and future.

©2022 Stephanie Kriesberg (P)2023 Tantor

Very Powerful Book

This book isn’t just storytelling, it’s a workbook to help us self-develop. It’s amazing. I found it to have great examples and perfect techniques to practice in life. 5 out of 5 for me.

One of the better books on the subject

I’m 76 and this book, among almost 40 others in my audible library on Narcissism and Empaths is helping me to heal—-and to try to stop the generational emotional trauma that has plagued my family for a long time. I’m trying to break the cycle for my grandchildren and beyond.

Spot on

I definitely am buying the hard copy for my sisters 😩 such an eye opener! 10/10

Great read covering many aspects to a common thing

She had many personal detailed stories from different perspectives. The chapters were overall informative and an easy read. You will definitely get something out of this if you are paying attention. It is a must read!

Seeking Peace

Thank you !! This book was enlightening, inspiring and informative!! I saw myself in many of the chapters. I appreciate the new ideas you provided to help me through this process. I’m happy to have this book as a part of my healing journey. 👏🏾👏🏾

Mind. Blown.

This audible book gives great insight to how I grew up and everything they said, I was like “check”.

Applicable examples

Insightful and author knowledgeable readers voice challenging for me yet able to overcome and appreciate content

Imagine not being the person you were told you are?

I felt so many emotions listening to this wonderful book. I have found a new love and respect for myself. My mother which whom I love dearly has made me feel many of these traits due to what she must have experienced in her own life . But to understand the why is so helpful in my journey to become a better mother, wife and sister myself. I can start taking down the huge wall I have built around myself. But it will take time due to the severity of my self built tactics to survive. A very good and informative book.

The Journey

Listening to this book was hard. Shining the light into so many dark corners of my personality. It was also a gift, to hear that I am not alone or crazy. If your childhood was robbed, this book gently hands it back to you. I had to listen to multiple sections multiple times as if I was hearing a new language, drinking in the authors words like cold, sour lemonade on a hot summer day.
Being understood is not something a daughter of a narcissistic mother realized growing up, this book is a great first step to feeling it now, in this moment. None of it was ever my fault, I am letting go of the shame and pain. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you 🙏!

Enlightening

Validated feelings I’ve had for years. The book also helped me realize that I’m not alone.