daughters of narcissistic mothers

Corporal Punishment/ "SPANKING" is CHILD ABUSE

Jul 19, 2017Poking Holes1 Commentchildren of narcissistic mothers, Children of Narcissistic parents, corporal punishment, cptsd, CPTSD Recovery, dysfunctional families, family dysfunction, Narcissistic Abuse, narcissistic families, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, physical assaultchild abuse, childhood trauma, complex post traumatic stress disorder, daughters of narcissistic mothers, discipline, force, hitting, my story, narcissistic moms, physical abuse, physical violence, spanking

In Canada, the country that I live in, the use of physical force on children is an exception to the Criminal Code of Canada. It is illegal to hit someone else, but if you are their parent or legal guardian you are allowed to hit your kids from ages 2 to a teenager. As long […]

On Being Silenced by Narcissistic Mother

Jul 19, 2017Poking Holes3 Commentschildren of narcissistic mothers, CPTSD Recovery, dissociation, Narcissistic Abuse, narcissistic abuse recovery, The Lost Childcomplex post traumatic stress disorder, cptsd, daughters of narcissistic mothers, developmental delays, Narcissism, narcissistic moms, Narcissistic Personality Disorder

As a young child, I was silenced. Anything that could cause my narcissistic mother to feel bad would invoke a psychotic shriek fest and physical assault, which was enough to traumatize anybody into silence. I became that shy quiet kid that would play quietly with her dolls and try not to make mommy angry. I […]

Watch "Accepting the Truth That Your Mom is a Narcissist" on YouTube

May 26, 2017Poking HolesCPTSD Recoverycomplex post traumatic stress disorder, complex ptsd, cptsd, daughters of narcissistic mothers, narcissistic moms, Symptoms of CPTSD

I have been struggling with recovery even after being 20 months no contact with my narcissistic mother. I have been doing some research, which has led me to my problem. Acceptance. Meredith’s Video on her youtube channel, Inner Integration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oGdY9MqISw Skip ahead to 10:36 to get to the part I am referring to. Resources:This is […]

No Contact

Mar 15, 2017Poking Holeschildren of narcissistic mothers, Children of Narcissistic parents, complex post traumatic stress disorder, cptsd, CPTSD Recovery, depression, dysfunctional families, golden child, Grief, Narcissism, Narcissistic Abuse, narcissistic abuse recovery, narcissistic families, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, No Contact, The Lost Childantidepressant withdrawal, daughters of narcissistic mothers, discard, narcissistic mothers, no contact, ssri, zoloft

My journal entries following the discovery that my mother was a narcissist. This is after the discard when I am moving out of my narcissistic mother’s home, going through withdrawal from a/d’s, and eventually going no contact. June 27th/15 – Sept 17/15.

What is CPTSD & Can I Recover From it?

Nov 27, 2016Poking Holeschildren of narcissistic mothers, Children of Narcissistic parents, CPTSD Recovery, mindfulness, Narcissistic Abuse, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Videoc-ptsd, child abuse, childhood trauma, complex post traumatic stress disorder, complex ptsd, cptsd, daughters of narcissistic mothers, healing, mental health, my story, Narcissism, narcissistic abuse recovery, narcissistic abuse victim syndrome, recovery, Symptoms of CPTSD, youtube

This is episode 2 in the series: “CPTSD Recovery” by Poking Holes on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5onCtcEU_pEJXVq3huH_Pw

Narcissistic Abuse: My Golden Child Sister

Nov 24, 2016Poking Holesgolden child, narcissistic abuse recovery, No Contactcomplex post traumatic stress disorder, complex ptsd, cptsd, daughters of narcissistic mothers, discard, hoovering, lost child, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, npd, scapegoat, sisters

I always looked up to her. I always sought her opinion on important matters. I always looked forward to sharing things with her, and having long talks with her about whatever. I always had her best interests at heart. That was until, I realized the truth. When my golden child sister and narcissistic mother discarded […]

CPTSD: Today Was Not A Good Day

Nov 24, 2016Poking HolesUncategorizedanxiety, complex post traumatic stress disorder, complex ptsd, cptsd, daughters of narcissistic mothers, depression, emotional flashback, emotional injury, inner critic, lost child, Narcissistic Abuse, poem, poetry

I am a mess.
I keep trying to look for something that is going to help me to feel “normal” again.

CPTSD Recovery & Emotional Flashbacks

Oct 27, 2016Poking HolesCPTSD Recovery, crochet therapy, Videoasmr, childhood trauma, complex ptsd, cptsd, craft therapy, crochet, daughters of narcissistic mothers, emotional flashbacks, healing, mindfulness, my story, Narcissistic Abuse, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, no contact, poking holes, recovery, Symptoms of CPTSD, youtube

It’s been one year of no contact between myself and the narcissistic mother. I have only had contact in the past year with one sister, but sadly that also ended last month. I have basically been mourning for a family that lives in the same small town that I do. Weird, but also necessary. I […]

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Watch "On Being Silenced By My Narcissistic Mother" on YouTube