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ABOUT
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Recovery for Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
Reclaim Your Authentic Self: Recovery for Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
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HSP Counselling
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Amanda Robins
15 July 2025

Breaking the Cycle: Becoming a mother when you've been raised by a narcissist

Amanda Robins
15 July 2025
Breaking the Cycle: Becoming a mother when you've been raised by a narcissist

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.

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Amanda Robins
10 July 2025

The Narcissistic Mother Wound

Amanda Robins
10 July 2025
The Narcissistic Mother Wound

Narcissistic mothers create lasting wounds. But there is hope. In this article I talk about the damage and how to heal.

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Amanda Robins
11 August 2024
Narcissism

Surviving a Narcissistic Mother

Amanda Robins
11 August 2024
Narcissism
Surviving a Narcissistic Mother

Growing up with a narcissistic mother creates challenges for us well into adulthood. Understanding the legacy and finding the right therapist can help us in our recovery journey.

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Amanda Robins
26 July 2024

Why are Narcissistic Mothers So Damaging?

Amanda Robins
26 July 2024
Why are Narcissistic Mothers So Damaging?

They’re all shiny and bright on the outside, but underneath?

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Amanda Robins
24 July 2024

17 Signs You Were Raised by a Narcissistic Mother

Amanda Robins
24 July 2024
17 Signs You Were Raised by a Narcissistic Mother

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.

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Amanda Robins
19 July 2024
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Cultivating Your True Self When You've Been Raised by a Narcissistic Mother

Amanda Robins
19 July 2024
Narcissism, NPD
Cultivating Your True Self When You've Been Raised by a Narcissistic Mother

Just what is a true self and what does it have to do with narcissism?

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Amanda Robins
18 July 2024

Going No Contact: Breaking Up with Your Narcissistic Mother

Amanda Robins
18 July 2024
Going No Contact: Breaking Up with Your Narcissistic Mother

For some daughters its the only way to survive.

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Amanda Robins
16 July 2024

Survivors of Narcissistic Mothers: FAQs

Amanda Robins
16 July 2024
Survivors of Narcissistic Mothers: FAQs

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.

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Amanda Robins
3 July 2024

Is Your Mother a Narcissist? 10 Signs You Need to Know

Amanda Robins
3 July 2024
Is Your Mother a Narcissist? 10 Signs You Need to Know

You realise something’s wrong, but you’re not sure what. Here are the signs you need to look out for.

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Amanda Robins
2 July 2024

Narcissistic Mothers and Shame

Amanda Robins
2 July 2024
Narcissistic Mothers and Shame

Shame is central to narcississm. Here’s what daughters of narcissistic mothers need to know.

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Amanda Robins
25 June 2024

The Dark Triad

Amanda Robins
25 June 2024
The Dark Triad

Hopefully you haven’t crossed paths with a dark triad personality, but here’s how to recognise them. And what to do if you get caught in their web.

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Amanda Robins
22 May 2024

Why are Narcissistic Families like Cults?

Amanda Robins
22 May 2024
Why are Narcissistic Families like Cults?

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.

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Amanda Robins
3 January 2024

Why are Narcissists So Attractive?

Amanda Robins
3 January 2024
Why are Narcissists So Attractive?

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.

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Amanda Robins
15 December 2023

Why Self-Compassion is Important for Daughters of Narcissists

Amanda Robins
15 December 2023
Why Self-Compassion is Important for Daughters of Narcissists

Narcissistic parents can leave us with a legacy of perfectionism and self-criticism. Here are some ideas to help you kick your inner critic out.

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Amanda Robins
11 December 2023

A Narcissistic Nightmare

Amanda Robins
11 December 2023
A Narcissistic Nightmare

We all know that narcissistic moms are a nightmare, but who knew it might be taken literally?

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Amanda Robins
4 December 2023

9 Steps to Successful Co-Parenting with a Narcissist.

Amanda Robins
4 December 2023
9 Steps to Successful Co-Parenting with a Narcissist.

Co-parenting with a narcissist can be extremely challenging. Here are some ideas to help you.

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Amanda Robins
28 November 2023

A Dysfunctional Family Christmas

Amanda Robins
28 November 2023
A Dysfunctional Family Christmas

Yep, it’s that time of year again. Time to batten down the hatches, hunker down with some Christmas flavoured popcorn and watch reruns of our fave anti-Christmas movies.

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Amanda Robins
2 August 2023

Why Do People Stay with Narcissists?

Amanda Robins
2 August 2023
Why Do People Stay with Narcissists?

7 reasons why people might stay in a narcissistic relationship and how to help yourself to get out.

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Amanda Robins
4 July 2023

Complicated Grief: Losing your Narcissistic Mother.

Amanda Robins
4 July 2023
Complicated Grief: Losing your Narcissistic Mother.

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

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Amanda Robins
15 January 2023

Do Narcissists Have High self-Esteem?

Amanda Robins
15 January 2023
Do Narcissists Have High self-Esteem?

They can seem really confident, but the reality is that underneath all the bluster, narcissists are fragile.

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