Covert Narcissist Mother Quotes

“A child who is a victim of emotional incest may be isolated from others and struggle to make and maintain friendships. They can also develop depression, anxiety, and poor self-esteem”
― Ella Lansville, Covert Narcissist Mother: An Adult Daughter's Guide How To Recover After A Lifetime Of Covert Abuse And Keep Your Children Safe From Their Toxic Grandmother ... For Daughters Of Narcissistic Mothers)

“Because of the way that covert narcissists operate, you may often find yourself doubting who your mother’s “true” self is, as you see her move from being warm, caring, open, and vulnerable to cold, callous, and abusive–without any warning, as if a button has been pushed.”
― Ella Lansville, Covert Narcissist Mother: An Adult Daughter's Guide How To Recover After A Lifetime Of Covert Abuse And Keep Your Children Safe From Their Toxic Grandmother ... For Daughters Of Narcissistic Mothers)

“When we were around other people, I would put on a facade, and so would she. We made others believe that our relationship was something that it was not, that she was the ideal mother, and that we were as close as you would expect any other mother and daughter to be.”
― Ella Lansville, Covert Narcissist Mother: An Adult Daughter's Guide How To Recover After A Lifetime Of Covert Abuse And Keep Your Children Safe From Their Toxic Grandmother ... For Daughters Of Narcissistic Mothers)

“When you have not developed a sense of self, finding and doing things that you like can be hard to do. Let yourself experiment trying different things, whether this be taking up arts, sports, or anything else that you see as a potentially interesting hobby. Not everything will click with you, but this is okay–keep trying until you find what suits you best.”
― Ella Lansville, Covert Narcissist Mother: An Adult Daughter's Guide How To Recover After A Lifetime Of Covert Abuse And Keep Your Children Safe From Their Toxic Grandmother ... For Daughters Of Narcissistic Mothers)

“All covert narcissist mothers, in some way, commit acts of emotional incest. It occurs when a parent depends on their child for the emotional support and love typically provided by an adult partner”
― Ella Lansville, Covert Narcissist Mother: An Adult Daughter's Guide How To Recover After A Lifetime Of Covert Abuse And Keep Your Children Safe From Their Toxic Grandmother ... For Daughters Of Narcissistic Mothers)