Lemon Moms: A Guide to Understand and Survive Maternal Narcissism: Why you can't please her, why she withholds love and affection, and why nothing you do is good enough. Why you can't win.

Diane Metcalf

Mar 2021 · Image and Aspect Media · Narrated by Diane Metcalf

About this audiobook

"Lemon Moms, A Guide to Understand and Survive Maternal Narcissism" walks you through the chaos and confusion of maternal narcissism: what it is, what it does, and how to recover from its disturbing effects. With a laid-back narrative, personal examples, and action-oriented steps, you'll learn how to decode the hurtful behavior and move forward in healing.

If your mom has narcissistic traits, you don't need a diagnosis to know that your relationship is unhealthy. If you like detailed writing and personal examples, you'll like this book.

Learn how to:

• remove the drama from your interactions
• set personal boundaries
• identify and shut down manipulative attempts
• identify gaslighting and cognitive dissonance
• work through the phases of "Narcissism Awareness Grief"
• understand the narcissistic cycle-of-abuse
• use the chapter action steps to gain insight
• and much more!

About the author

Diane Metcalf is an experienced advocate, speaker, and writer on the topics of domestic violence, abuse, and family dysfunction. Currently, she writes about toxic relationships and recovery tools on her blog, "The Toolbox" (http://toolbox.dianemetcalf.com/). Diane holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and has worked in numerous fields, including domestic violence and abuse. As a result of growing up in a dysfunctional home, and with the help of professional therapists and continued personal growth, she has developed strong coping skills and healing strategies. She happily shares those insights with others who want to learn and recover.