Growing up, they become overly attuned to their mother’s moods and needs just to survive.
Daughters, in particular, may struggle with chronic feelings of "never being good enough" and profound emptiness. Narcissistic Mommy.mp4
They often struggle to respond to their child's feelings, especially during high-emotion moments, and may seem indifferent to their child's suffering. Growing up, they become overly attuned to their
Many maintain a loving and perfect image in public while being abusive or neglectful behind closed doors. especially during high-emotion moments
They frequently invade their children's privacy and autonomy, viewing boundaries as personal attacks. Impact on Adult Children
Children raised in these environments often carry specific emotional wounds into adulthood:
This includes gaslighting (denying reality), guilt-tripping , and using the silent treatment to maintain control over their children.