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  • Will I Ever Be Good Enough?

  • Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
  • By: Karyl McBride
  • Narrated by: Karyl McBride
  • Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (265 ratings)

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Summary

The first book specifically for daughters suffering from the emotional abuse of selfish, self-involved mothers, Will I Ever Be Good Enough? provides the expert assistance you need in order to overcome this debilitating history and reclaim your life for yourself. Drawing on over two decades of experience as a therapist specializing in women's psychology and health, psychotherapist Dr. Karyl McBride helps you recognize the widespread effects of this maternal emotional abuse and guides you as you create an individualized program for self-protection, resolution, and complete recovery.Narcissistic mothers teach their daughters that love is not unconditional, that it is given only when they behave in accordance with maternal expectations and whims. As adults, these daughters have difficulty overcoming feelings of inadequacy, disappointment, emotional emptiness, and sadness.

©2008 Dr. Karyl McBride (P)2011 Tantor

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"The author provides parenting tips as well as advice on maintaining healthy love relationships and friendships." ( Publishers Weekly)

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highly recommended,

Really helpful in a loving a practical way. I'd highly recommend to anyone who is struggling with this.

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essential

essential for daughters of mothers that could not love them. great resource. informative, kind, empowering content.

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As the daughter of a narssasist this is a Bible.

Since the age of 7 ive been pulling out all of my hair without understanding why. I had no idea i was in such deep emotional pain.
This book is beautifully read and its contents have helped me accept and recognise the problem of my upbringing, the impact thats had and how its shaped me. Furthermore it takes the listener on a journey of self healing and recognising the traits we may be unwittingly perpetuating. At 54 I now recognise both my parents as Narsassists and understand why i have never felt good enough. I'm going to be listening again and again to this pot of gold of information as I move along my journey to heal.
Thank you Karly McBride for writing this life changing book.

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Brilliant

I cried in most of the chapters, it should have a by line saying 'prepare a box of tissues and chocolate for it'.
It helped my a lot just after the first read. I starting to understand I am not alone with this issues and debuts but, with time I can accept my feelings with out tears.
I owe my senaty in part of this book.
Thank you Dr Karyl McBride.

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It's a must read for DONM'S

This is a very thorough book, it's not only a self help experience, but a guide and support in recovery of many elements of a woman's life including friendships, relationships and motherhood.

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Brain changing

I've been trying to understand myself and my (lack of) connection to my mother. This book pointed in the right direction, and I feel seen, understood and validated. Highly recommend for anyone seeking advice and guidance on strained relationships with mother's. I knew my mum was narcissistic, but this book helped me process the details of what It was like to grow up with her, and how it's had an impact on my life. Now I'm working towards healing my inner child. Highly recommend!

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Will I ever be good enough

Absolutely fantastic book .. I really could have done with it 20 years ago. Easy to follow , understand one that really resonates with me, Thank you, I now have it to turn to.

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Exactly what i needed!

Absolutely outstanding. Suddenly everything made sense. All my struggles, all my worries, my depression, my emptiness, my failures. The questions I asked myself for nearly a decade were answered in this book. A true blessing. Thank you Dr. McBride!

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Thank god it’s not just me

I’d never heard of the concept of narcissist mothers and found this book ticking so many boxes for me even though she’s not a narcissist, she just has a couple of traits. The solutions and advice at the end I also found very helpful; I revisit them every time I face a challenging time with my Mum.

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interesting

An excellent read... I was amazed how much us daughters take on board....there is hope

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