Listen "Growing up with a narcissitic and emotionally neglectful mother w/ Marianne Richmond"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we discussed the impact of childhood emotional neglect due to growing up with a narcissistic mother. My guest is Marianne Richmond, a best selling author children's author Known for bestselling books like I Love You So and Be Brave Little One. She recently published her memoir If You Were My Daughter, a deeply moving new memoir but behind her success is a story of survival. Raised by a mother unable to provide emotional support, Marianne’s childhood was shaped by neglect, dismissal, and the painful absence of maternal love. At just nine years old, she began experiencing unexplained seizures—only to have her mother reject medical intervention in favor of prayer and homeopathy. It wasn’t until college that Marianne was finally diagnosed and treated, but the emotional wounds of her upbringing lingered. Now, as a mother herself, Marianne bravely unpacks the long-term effects of maternal narcissism and emotional neglect. If You Were My Daughter is a testament to resilience, healing, and the courage it takes to break cycles of trauma and reclaim one’s own voice.If you're struggling to cope with the emotional scars of a narcissistic mother, know that you're not alone. Marianne shares her journey of healing, recovery, and self-discovery, offering hope and inspiration to others who may be going through similar experiences. Watch until the end to learn how she survived and thrived despite the odds. Thanks for watching. Please Like, Comment, Subscribe & Share #narcissisticmothers #emotionalneglect #childhoodtrauma #motherwound #narcissisticabuse #podcast Please Subscribe and watch our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@LifeAsWeSeeItPodcast
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