Lemon Moms: A Guide to Understand and Survive Maternal Narcissism: 1 - Brossura

Metcalf, Diane

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ISBN 10: 173528761X ISBN 13: 9781735287614

Casa editrice: Image and Aspect Media, 2020

Riassunto

Break Free from the Cycle of Emotional Manipulation, Rejection, and Guilt. If your mother’s approval always seems just out of reach, this survivor-written guide, backed by a BA in Psychology and trusted by over 3,000 readers, combines lived experience with proven methods to help you heal, set boundaries, and reclaim the confidence and peace you deserve.

Do any of these feel familiar?
• You seek your mother’s approval but end up feeling empty, unseen, or inadequate.
• You neglect your own needs to keep the peace.
• You find yourself drawn to harmful relationships, repeating old patterns.
• You endure gaslighting, silent treatment, or constant put-downs.

You are not alone.

Until now, you had two choices:
1. Live on her terms, chasing her withheld love, affection, and acceptance.
2. Go "no contact."

But you have a Third Option:
• Decode the hurtful and confusing behavior
• Understand it’s about her, not you
• Use your new tools and strategies to live your life on your terms

This book will help you:
• Defuse the drama in your interactions
• Establish boundaries that are respected
• Counteract gaslighting and manipulation
• Navigate emotional outbursts and silent treatments
• Respond to hurtful comments and put-downs
• Understand and heal from hurtful family dynamics
• Recognize and heal trauma signs

With actionable steps at the end of each chapter (or with the companion workbook), this roadmap helps you understand the nature of your relationship and break free from the cycle of emotional pain.

You cannot change your mother, but you can change how you interact with her.

Why wait? You are worthy of love and respect. Start empowering yourself today.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Diane Metcalf is an experienced advocate, speaker, and author specializing in dysfunctional family dynamics.Drawing from her personal healing journey from narcissistic, physical, and emotional abuse and neglect, and with ongoing self-improvement practices, she developed effective recovery tools that she happily shares with others seeking growth in their own recovery. She is well-versed in topics such as narcissism, family dysfunction, abuse, and relationship warning signs.She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Information Technology. Her professional portfolio is diverse, encompassing fields such as Domestic and Partner Abuse Counseling, Court Advocacy, Geriatric Care Management, Developmental Disability Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, Information Technology Management, and Mental Health Education.Her approach emphasizes self-awareness, intention, self-care, and establishing healthy boundaries as essential components in the healing process.Diane's transformational books on healing and personal growth provide valuable insight for coming to terms with past traumas to initiate the healing process. Her highly praised "Lemon Moms" series is an emotionally supportive collection that specifically addresses the effects of having a mother with narcissistic traits.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Image and Aspect Media
• Data di pubblicazione: 2020
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 173528761X
• ISBN 13: 9781735287614
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 315
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile