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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
a young mother and her daughter being silly and sticking their tongues out together on the streeet.

The Narcissistic Mother Wound And How To Heal

alana barlia February 25, 2022

This post reflects on the specific treatment of daughters by narcissistic mothers. There are actionable steps that you can take if you have experienced narcissistic parenting, and this post aids in exploring some of those options.

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Tags narcissistic parenting, parenting, narcissistic abuse, narcissism, narcissistic personality disorder, emotional abuse, emotional dysregulation, emotional trauma, sympathetic nervoyus system, inner child wound, autonomic nervous system, vagus nerve, breathwork, trauma, body trauma, inner child, mother-daughter, mother daughter relationship

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Alana Barlia, LMHC, MA, Ed.M | Therapist in NYC
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