Lemon Moms: a Guide to Understand and Survive Maternal Narcissism

Diane Metcalf

Image and Aspect Media, Aug 10, 2020 - Self-Help - 315 pages

Healing Begins with Awareness

Are you trapped in the maze of your mother's expectations, forever chasing the approval and affection that always seem out of reach? Lemon Moms: A Guide to Understand and Survive Maternal Narcissism is your guide to finding the exit and stepping into the light of self-love and acceptance.

You've been conditioned to neglect your own needs, to seek validation from others, and to constantly put yourself last. You may find yourself drawn into harmful relationships, repeating patterns of self-sabotage, and struggling with feelings of inadequacy and emptiness.

You are not alone.

The author, a fellow survivor of a narcissistic mother, walks with you on this journey of discovery and healing. She offers not just empathy and support but also practical strategies to help you reclaim your life. This book is your roadmap to understanding the true nature of your relationship with your mother and breaking free from the cycle of emotional manipulation and guilt.

Lemon Moms: A Guide to Understand and Survive Maternal Narcissism equips you with the tools to:

- Defuse the drama in your interactions

- Establish boundaries that are respected

- Counteract gaslighting and manipulation

- Navigate emotional outbursts and silent treatments

- Respond to hurtful comments and put-downs

- Understand and heal from hurtful family dynamics

- Strategize conversations for positive outcomes

- Recognize and heal trauma signs

With actionable steps at the end of each chapter (or you can use the Companion Workbook), this book is your guide to understanding why your mother behaves as she does and how you can change your response. You can't change your mother, but you can change how you interact with her.

You are not to blame. You didn't create the problem, and you can't cure it or control it, and you are worthy of love and respect.

Why wait? Begin your journey to healing by getting this book and empowering yourself today!

Contents

• INTRODUCTION: 17
• NARCISSISM AWARENESS GRIEF: 66
• GOT LEMONS?: 107
• THE NARCISSISTIC ABUSE CYCLE: 115
• NARCISSISTIC LYING: 126
• SHAME: 137
• Emotional Food: 146
• SLAMMING AND BANGING: 160
• SIGNIFICANT CAUSE OF CPTSD 168 Sowing Seeds Of Doubt: 169
• Gaslightings Ugly Cousin: 175
• Takeaways: 181
• The Three Stages Of Codependency: 187
• Takeaways: 195
• ADDRESSING PTSD and CPTSD: 209
• MAKE LEMONADE: 221
• IDENTIFYING DANGEROUS: 231
• YOU GOTTA FEEL IT TO HEAL: 236
• WHAT NOW?: 246
• A NEW BEGINNING: 269
• Glossary of Terms: 277
• Whats: 305

About the author

Diane Metcalf is an experienced advocate, speaker, and author specializing in dysfunctional family dynamics.

Drawing from her personal healing journey from narcissistic, physical, and emotional abuse and neglect, and with ongoing self-improvement practices, she developed effective recovery tools that she happily shares with others seeking growth in their own recovery. She is well-versed in topics such as narcissism, family dysfunction, abuse, and relationship warning signs.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Information Technology. Her professional portfolio is diverse, encompassing fields such as Domestic and Partner Abuse Counseling, Court Advocacy, Geriatric Care Management, Developmental Disability Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, Information Technology Management, and Mental Health Education.

Her approach emphasizes self-awareness, intention, self-care, and establishing healthy boundaries as essential components in the healing process.

Diane’s transformational books on healing and personal growth provide valuable insight for coming to terms with past traumas to initiate the healing process. Her highly praised “Lemon Moms” series is an emotionally supportive collection that specifically addresses the effects of having a mother with narcissistic traits.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Lemon Moms: a Guide to Understand and Survive Maternal Narcissism; Volume 1 of Lemon Moms
• Author: Diane Metcalf
• Publisher: Image and Aspect Media, 2020
• ISBN: 1735287601, 9781735287607
• Length: 315 pages
• Subjects: Body, Mind & Spirit / Healing / General; Family & Relationships / Parenting / Motherhood; Health & Fitness / Mental Health; Psychology / Emotions; Psychology / Mental Health; Psychology / Psychopathology / Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Self-Help / Abuse; Self-Help / Adult Children of Substance Abusers; Self-Help / Codependency; Self-Help / Emotions; Self-Help / Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)