Do you find yourself keeping people at a distance, even when you long for close relationships? If you’ve experienced narcissistic parenting, emotional neglect or relational trauma, pushing others away may have become a way of protecting yourself. This article explores why this pattern develops, how it affects your relationships, and how you can begin to build emotional closeness without sacrificing your sense of safety.

Women raised by narcissistic parents often grow up without a clear sense of where they end and others begin. This guide outlines the essential steps for setting boundaries when you were never taught how — helping you protect your emotional space, clarify your needs, and reclaim a sense of safety in your relationships.

When you first realise that your mother might be a narcissist, there are a lot of questions & not many answers. In this post I grapple with some of the most common questions daughters bring to therapy.

For some daughters its the only way to survive.

You know something’s wrong, but you don’t know exactly what. Here are some signs that you’ve been raised by a narcissistic mother.

You’ve done all the work. You’ve been there & done that. You’ve come to know yourself and your past, but you still can’t resist those delicious grandiose men.

I’m guessing you didn’t grow up worshipping Baal. But maybe you grew up with a parent (or parents) who required obedience and agreement with “hell” to pay for those who deviate.

Losing your mother is a major life event. But losing a narcissistic mother is whole other journey through reckoning, anger, sadness and grief.

Narcissistic mothers and fathers wound their children in different ways — one through early attachment, the other through authority and control. This post explores how these patterns shape shame, identity, and adult relationships, and what clarity can mean for healing.

Ageing narcissistic parents don’t always soften. Many shift their control into money, wills, and legacies — keeping adult children trapped in shame, obligation, and conflict. This article explores the emotional impact and the practical challenges of ageing narcissists, with guidance on protecting your dignity and recovery.

Asking ‘Is my mother a narcissist?’ can feel like betrayal — but it may also be the first step toward clarity. In this post, I outline 7 subtle signs daughters often miss, helping you recognise patterns that quietly shape your self-worth and relationships.

Raised by a narcissistic mother and worried about repeating the cycle? Learn how to parent differently with practical steps, case examples, and trauma-informed guidance from a psychotherapist.