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Covert Narcissism, Maternal Victimhood, and the Wounding of Daughters

alana barlia December 15, 2025

This article explores how covert narcissism can shape maternal relationships, how victimhood becomes a central organizing force in the family, and why daughters in particular, are often deeply affected.

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Tags narcissistic abuse, narcissistic supply, narcissistic mother, narcissistic parenting, narcissistic mother wound, narcissistic personality disorder, covert narcissism, overt narcissism, recovery, recovering, emotional abuse, emotionally immature parent, mother-daughter, mother daughter relationship
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The Lasting Impact of Emotionally Immature Parents on Adult Identity and Relationships

alana barlia June 7, 2025

This article dives into the weeds on how emotionally immature parenting will affect your sense of self and your adult relationships. Read on to learn more about how this wound may create barriers in intimacy and connection with yourself and others in adulthood.

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Tags emotionally immature parents, emotional abuse, emotional trauma, emotional regulation, adult child of alcoholic, addiction, spousal addiction, marriage, narcissistic relationship, narcissistic mother, narcissistic parenting, emotionally immature parent, family of origin, toxic relationship, narcissistic abuse, narcissistic supply

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Alana Barlia, LMHC, MA, Ed.M | Therapist in NYC
875 6th Avenue, Ste. 2300, New York, New York 10001
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