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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Why the hell does Isabel Archer marry Gilbert Osmond, do narcissists have better taste than normal people and who is Madame Merle, like really? These and other questions are not really answered in my blog post but I try. Read the book, but read my blog first.

Confronting a narcissist rarely produces the understanding or accountability you may be hoping for. Here’s what can happen when you confront them, why it can sometimes still be clarifying, and what to consider before you do.