Showing results for "My Mother" in Psychology & Mental Health

When Nancy Friday began her research for My Mother/My Self in the early 1970s no work existed that explored the unique interaction between mother and daughter. Today psychotherapists throughout the world acknowledge that if women are to be able to love without possessing, to find work that fulfills them, and to discover their full sexuality, they must first acknowledge their identity as separate from their mother’s. Nancy Friday’s book played a major role in that acceptance.

Healing intergenerational trauma needs more than quick fixes and self-care strategies, especially when racism and systemic oppression undermine every aspect of our existence. How do we do ‘the work’ of unlearning our inherited patterns when we’re exhausted? Join trauma therapist Kim Loliya for a different conversation on how to break the cycle through an anti-oppressive lens of justice and liberation.

It's no secret that sometimes the people that hurt you the worst are the ones we are supposed to trust the most. Come with me as I unravel 25 years of trauma as a result of being the child of a narcissistic parent and survivor of mental and emotional abuse.

A memoir and conversation podcast full of bold, funny, vulnerable moments about the loss of our complex mothers, and not just in death. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Alongside their personal stories, the writers -decorated novelists, poets, and essayists - address the history of the C-section as well as its risks, social inequities, impact on the body, and psychological aftermath. My Caesarean is a heartfelt meditation, offering much-needed comfort through shared experience.

Welcome to "Darling, I'm Depressed Again...don't tell my mother," the podcast where raw vulnerability meets dark humor, and mental health gets a spotlight with a side of sarcasm. Join us as we navigate the rollercoaster of emotions, sharing personal stories, expert insights, and a sprinkle of wit to lighten the load. In a world that often tiptoes around the topic of mental health, we throw on our favorite emotional rollerblades and skate through the chaos. Experience this journey into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the highs, the lows, and all the messy in-betweens.

This book is about explaining narcissistic personality disorder to you, especially in relation to mothers who are affected by this disorder and the consequences for their children. In addition, this book is intended to give those affected tips on how they can learn to cope better with their situation. To gain a better understanding of this mental illness, it is generally illustrated at the beginning of the book. First, you will get information about what narcissism means and possible reasons why this disease can develop. Then, the different types and symptoms of the disease are described.

'A compelling portrait of narcissism' Charlotte Cripps, The Independent 'I made notes in the margin - "Yes! This!" - on almost every page. Susannah Jowitt, The Daily Mail The scars inflicted on childhood by a parent with narcissistic tendencies are lasting - but they don't have to define your...

Whether you're becoming a mum for the first time or you have children who are growing up faster than you could have ever imagined, motherhood can feel like the most joyful and yet the most daunting of times. But you're not alone. From the moment I knew my first baby was a girl I started to plan, hope and dream. I couldn't wait to experience that special bond, but I wondered how I'd feel about being a working mum, how I'd hold on to the person I am.