{"id":2779,"date":"2023-08-15T05:15:30","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T05:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/?p=2779"},"modified":"2023-08-15T05:36:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T05:36:59","slug":"how-does-a-narcissistic-mother-behavenarcabuse-xnarcabuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/relationships\/narcissistic-mother\/how-does-a-narcissistic-mother-behavenarcabuse-xnarcabuse\/","title":{"rendered":"How does a narcissistic mother behave? \u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83e\ude79@NarcAbuse #XNarcAbuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label 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of a narcissistic parent?\">What are some signs of a narcissistic parent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/relationships\/narcissistic-mother\/how-does-a-narcissistic-mother-behavenarcabuse-xnarcabuse\/#What_are_the_effects_of_being_the_child_of_a_narcissist\" title=\"What are the effects of being the child of a narcissist?\">What are the effects of being the child of a narcissist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/relationships\/narcissistic-mother\/how-does-a-narcissistic-mother-behavenarcabuse-xnarcabuse\/#Why_do_narcissistic_mothers_target_daughters\" title=\"Why do narcissistic mothers target daughters?\">Why do narcissistic mothers target daughters?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/relationships\/narcissistic-mother\/how-does-a-narcissistic-mother-behavenarcabuse-xnarcabuse\/#How_should_you_gray_rock_a_narcissistic_mother\" title=\"How should you gray rock a narcissistic mother?\">How should you gray rock a narcissistic mother?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/relationships\/narcissistic-mother\/how-does-a-narcissistic-mother-behavenarcabuse-xnarcabuse\/#What_causes_a_mother_to_be_narcissistic\" title=\"What causes a mother to be narcissistic?\">What causes a mother to be narcissistic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/relationships\/narcissistic-mother\/how-does-a-narcissistic-mother-behavenarcabuse-xnarcabuse\/#Can_narcissistic_mothers_ever_change\" title=\"Can narcissistic mothers ever change?\">Can narcissistic mothers ever change?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/relationships\/narcissistic-mother\/how-does-a-narcissistic-mother-behavenarcabuse-xnarcabuse\/#What_should_you_not_say_to_a_narcissistic_mother\" title=\"What should you not say to a narcissistic mother?\">What should you not say to a narcissistic mother?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_narcissistic_mother_behave\"><\/span>How does a narcissistic mother behave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_common_traits_of_a_narcissistic_mother\"><\/span>What are some common traits of a narcissistic mother?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some common traits of a narcissistic mother include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lack of empathy &#8211; She is unable to understand or validate her children&#8217;s feelings and needs.<\/li>\n<li>Needing to be the center of attention &#8211; She craves constant praise and admiration from her children.<\/li>\n<li>Manipulation &#8211; She may guilt or shame her children to get what she wants.<\/li>\n<li>Competition with her children &#8211; She views her daughter as a threat and competes for attention.<\/li>\n<li>Living through her children &#8211; She pressures them to achieve her own unfulfilled dreams.<\/li>\n<li>Boundary issues &#8211; She invades her children&#8217;s privacy and asserts control over them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In summary, a <a title=\"Narcissistic Mothers\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/relationships\/narcissistic-mother\/narcissistic-mothers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">narcissistic mother<\/a> puts her own needs ahead of her children&#8217;s and uses them to regulate her own self-esteem.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_narcissistic_mother_affect_her_daughter\"><\/span>How does a narcissistic mother affect her daughter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having a <a title=\"How Does a Narcissistic Mother Behave? Dealing With a Narcissistic Mother \u2013 The Impact and How to Heal\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/relationships\/narcissistic-mother\/how-does-a-narcissistic-mother-behave-dealing-with-a-narcissistic-mother-the-impact-and-how-to-heal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">narcissistic mother can profoundly impact<\/a> a daughter&#8217;s self-esteem and emotional well-being. Some common effects on daughters include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low self-worth &#8211; A narcissistic mother may criticize and devalue her daughter, causing her to internalize a sense that she is not good enough.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of identity &#8211; Daughters may feel like an extension of their mother and struggle to develop an autonomous identity.<\/li>\n<li>Perfectionism &#8211; Daughters may strive to gain their mother&#8217;s approval by achieving unattainable standards of perfection.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty trusting others &#8211; A history of maternal betrayal can make it challenging for daughters to form healthy relationships and trust others.<\/li>\n<li>Insecurity and jealousy &#8211; Daughters may feel anxious and insecure in the face of their mother&#8217;s competitiveness and criticism.<\/li>\n<li>Emotional instability &#8211; The constant belittling from their mother may cause daughters to struggle regulating their emotions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A narcissistic mother has the power to deeply wound her daughter&#8217;s self-concept. But with compassion, therapy and establishing boundaries, daughters can heal and build their self-worth.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_narcissistic_mother_treat_her_son\"><\/span>How does a narcissistic mother treat her son?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Narcissistic mothers often treat their sons differently than their daughters. Some patterns in how they treat their sons include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excusing poor behavior &#8211; She may overlook his transgressions and fail to discipline him.<\/li>\n<li>Spoiling &#8211; She may lavish her son with constant praise, gifts and privileges to bolster her own ego.<\/li>\n<li>Emasculation &#8211; She may belittle his masculinity or discourage independence to keep him dependent on her.<\/li>\n<li>Objectification &#8211; She views him as an extension of herself, rather than his own person with needs.<\/li>\n<li>Triangulation &#8211; She may emotionally or physically punish him if he displays affection for others.<\/li>\n<li>Co-dependence &#8211; She fosters an unhealthy emotional reliance between them at the expense of normal social development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This dysfunctional dynamic damages a son&#8217;s ability to have healthy relationships, self-esteem and emotional maturity. Therapy and establishing boundaries are important for sons of narcissistic mothers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_effects_of_being_raised_by_a_narcissistic_mother\"><\/span>What are the effects of being raised by a narcissistic mother?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being raised by a narcissistic mother can have profound long-term effects on a child. Some common impacts include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low self-esteem and lack of confidence<\/li>\n<li>Feeling unloved, neglected or abandoned<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety, depression or other mental health issues<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty establishing boundaries and asserting needs<\/li>\n<li>People-pleasing and fear of disapproval from others<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Are you a People Pleaser or CoDependent?\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/codependency\/are-you-a-people-pleaser-or-codependent-recovery-treatment-overcome-relationship-behavior\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Relationship issues like codependency<\/a>, poor communication or lack of trust<\/li>\n<li>Perfectionistic tendencies and need for external validation<\/li>\n<li>Unclear sense of self and lack of identity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Being raised by a narcissistic mother can be emotionally traumatic for children. But with therapy, establishing <a title=\"How To Set Healthy Boundaries In Your Relationships\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/codependency\/how-to-set-healthy-boundaries-in-your-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthy boundaries<\/a> and finding proper support systems, survivors can overcome these effects and heal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_mother_to_become_narcissistic\"><\/span>What causes a mother to become narcissistic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few key factors that may lead a mother to develop <a title=\"Narcissist\u2019s major Weaknesses and Insecurities \u2013 The Complex Personality Trait of Narcissism:\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/narcissistic-personality-disorder\/narcissists-major-weaknesses-and-insecurities-the-complex-personality-trait-of-narcissism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">narcissistic traits<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"What Is Childhood Trauma?\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/narcissistic-personality-disorder\/symptoms-of-narcissistic-victim-syndrome\/what-is-childhood-trauma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Childhood trauma<\/a> &#8211; Experiencing parental indifference, criticism, abuse or high expectations as a child can damage self-esteem and cause narcissistic traits later in life.<\/li>\n<li>Insecure attachment &#8211; Having an inconsistent or unavailable primary caregiver leads to feelings of unworthiness and attention-seeking behaviors.<\/li>\n<li>Genetics &#8211; Research shows <a title=\"What kind of person marries a narcissist? #XnarcAbuse\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/what-kind-of-person-marries-a-narcissist-xnarcabuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">narcissistic personality<\/a> disorder has genetic and biological components.<\/li>\n<li>Substance <a title=\"How To Handle Narcissistic Abuse\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/narcissistic-personality-disorder\/how-to-handle-narcissistic-abuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">abuse &#8211; Alcohol or drug dependence can exacerbate narcissistic<\/a> tendencies.<\/li>\n<li>Enabling environments &#8211; Enmeshed family systems or societal messaging that values narcissistic traits can foster their development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In summary, a combination of biological vulnerabilities, early childhood experiences and environmental factors are thought to contribute to narcissism in mothers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_way_to_deal_with_a_narcissistic_mother\"><\/span>What is the best way to deal with a narcissistic mother?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some tips for dealing with a narcissistic mother:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set boundaries &#8211; Limit contact and be firm about what behaviors you will tolerate.<\/li>\n<li>Seek validation elsewhere &#8211; Build a support system to provide the empathy and care your mother cannot.<\/li>\n<li>Manage expectations &#8211; Accept that she is unlikely to change and focus on what you can control.<\/li>\n<li>Be assertive &#8211; Practice expressing your needs calmly without aggression or defensiveness.<\/li>\n<li>Limit reactivity &#8211; Recognize manipulation tactics and don&#8217;t let her provoke an emotional reaction.<\/li>\n<li>Practice self-care &#8211; Prioritize your mental health and well-being above all else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While you cannot necessarily change your mother&#8217;s narcissism, you can take steps to protect yourself emotionally and establish a healthy sense of self-worth.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_narcissistic_mother_signs_I_should_look_out_for\"><\/span>What are some narcissistic mother signs I should look out for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some common <a title=\"Narcissistic Mother Traits- Signs \u2013 How to Cope and Deal\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/relationships\/narcissistic-mother\/narcissistic-mother-traits-signs-how-to-cope-and-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">narcissistic mother signs<\/a> to be aware of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Needing constant praise and attention<\/li>\n<li>Taking credit for your achievements<\/li>\n<li>Minimizing your thoughts, feelings and experiences<\/li>\n<li>Being competitive with you rather than supportive<\/li>\n<li>Making you feel guilty when you don&#8217;t meet her expectations<\/li>\n<li>Invading your privacy and asserting control<\/li>\n<li>Turning people against you to serve her own interests<\/li>\n<li>Being unwilling to empathize with your perspectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pay attention to patterns over time rather than isolated incidents. Keep in mind that these types of dysfunctional parent-child dynamics can be improved with professional help.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Question<\/th>\n<th>Summary<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>What are some common traits of a narcissistic mother?<\/td>\n<td>Lack of empathy, needing constant praise, manipulating children, competing with children, living vicariously through children, and having poor boundaries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>How does a narcissistic mother affect her daughter?<\/td>\n<td>Damages daughter&#8217;s self-esteem, inhibits development of identity, causes perfectionism and difficulty trusting others.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>How does a narcissistic mother treat her son?<\/td>\n<td>Excuses poor behavior, spoils and emasculates son, uses him for own validation, triangulates relationships.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>What are the effects of being raised by a narcissistic mother?<\/td>\n<td>Low self-esteem, mental health issues, relationship problems, lack of identity, need for external validation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>What causes a mother to become narcissistic?<\/td>\n<td>Childhood trauma, insecure attachment, genetics, substance abuse, and permissive environments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>What is the best way to deal with a narcissistic mother?<\/td>\n<td>Set boundaries, seek external validation, manage expectations, be assertive, limit reactivity, practice self-care.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>What are some narcissistic mother signs I should look out for?<\/td>\n<td>Needing constant praise, taking credit for your achievements, minimizing you, competing with you, guilt trips, controlling behaviors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_signs_of_a_narcissistic_parent\"><\/span>What are some signs of a narcissistic parent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Signs of a narcissistic parent include needing constant praise, taking credit for their children&#8217;s success, an inability to empathize, manipulating and controlling behaviors, competitiveness with their children, and volatility when their ego is threatened.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_effects_of_being_the_child_of_a_narcissist\"><\/span>What are the effects of being the child of a narcissist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Being the child of a narcissist can lead to issues like low self-esteem, lack of identity, perfectionism, people pleasing tendencies, relationship struggles, and difficulty trusting others. <a title=\"Codependency Recovery\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/relationships\/codependent-belief\/codependency-recovery-overcome-healing-thyself-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Therapy can help overcome<\/a> these effects.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_narcissistic_mothers_target_daughters\"><\/span>Why do narcissistic mothers target daughters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Narcissistic mothers often see their daughters as threats and competitors for attention. Criticizing their daughter&#8217;s looks or accomplishments can allow the narcissistic mom to feel superior.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_gray_rock_a_narcissistic_mother\"><\/span>How should you gray rock a narcissistic mother?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gray rocking a narcissistic mother involves becoming unresponsive to her manipulations. Keep conversations superficial, speak calmly and quietly, share minimal information about yourself, and resist getting defensive or emotional.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_mother_to_be_narcissistic\"><\/span>What causes a mother to be narcissistic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Possible <a title=\"What Is Attachment Trauma?\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/attachment-trauma-signs-causes-how-to-heal-overcome-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">causes include childhood trauma<\/a> like abuse or neglect, insecure attachment to caregivers, genetic and biological factors, substance abuse issues, and permissive environments that reinforce narcissistic behaviors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_narcissistic_mothers_ever_change\"><\/span>Can narcissistic mothers ever change?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is very challenging for a <a title=\"How Does Marrying a Narcissist Change You \u2013 #XnarcAbuse\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/codependency\/how-does-marrying-a-narcissist-change-you-xnarcabuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">narcissistic parent to change<\/a> ingrained behaviors. But with extensive therapy and a willingness to work on themselves, healing parent-child relationships is possible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_not_say_to_a_narcissistic_mother\"><\/span>What should you not say to a narcissistic mother?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Avoid giving your narcissistic mother ammunition by not sharing personal information, expressing vulnerabilities, or making critical statements about her. 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