84. When Your Mom’s ‘Just’ Emotionally Limited

This week, we speak to the painful reality of having a mother who is emotionally limited. What does it really mean when your mom can’t show up for you the way you need her to? How do you cope when you realize her emotional limitations are not just a phase but a core part of who she is?

We explore the emotional impact of having a mother who doesn’t have the tools to meet your needs, how this shows up in your life, and what it means for your relationship with her moving forward.

I’ll guide you through the process of accepting your mother for who she is—not who you hope she might be—and offer insight on how you can make empowered decisions for yourself and your well-being.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What it looks like when a mother is emotionally limited and why it’s not something you can fix

• How to manage your feelings of hurt and disappointment when your mother doesn’t meet your needs

• Ways to establish boundaries that protect your emotional health

• How to regain a sense of control and agency in your relationship with your mother

Resources:

• Tuesday Group:A supportive space for daughters of narcissistic or emotionally limited mothers to explore challenges, share experiences, and build connection. We meet every Tuesday, and I’d love to have you join us!

• Mayhem Daughters: A private, off-social media community for daughters to connect, support each other, and heal together. You don’t have to go through this alone.

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