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

A must read or listen!

This was eye opening for me to understand that my mother’s action or inaction created my internal dialogue. I unknowingly did things or said things to my own children that may have had an effect! I can fix that though 👍🏻

Eye opening

Took me 40+ years of my life to figure this out. This book is eye opening. Highly highly recommended.

Thank You.

To the author of this book… Thank you. I fell asleep with it on over and over for the first week. It was just so comforting to hear other peoples stories and experiences that were so so much like my own. The journaling parts were excellent as well. I now wonder who I would’ve been if I was allowed to become who I wanted to be. 

Good, not great

I enjoyed the personal anecdotes and fact this was tailored towards adult children of narcissist mothers. Lots of basic information and journal prompts.

Only con, the narrorator has a lisp and this was distracting from the content.

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”.