Published: 2024-12-20

In the shadow of a narcissistic mother's manipulation

Magdalena Smolik , Daniel Strzelczyk
Family Forum
Section: (Dez)informacja w komunikacji rodzinnej / (Dis)information in Family Communication
DOI https://doi.org/10.25167/FF/5524

Abstract

The article contains theoretical considerations and presents an analysis of the phenomenon of manipulation by a toxic mother in the context of its impact on family relations and the personal development of adult children. A definition of the narcissistic mother and the phenomenon of manipulation was made. Maternal manipulation was also shown, taking into account its basic characteristics, mechanisms and manifestations in the context of family relations. It goes on to show how being raised by a narcissistic mother affects adult life. In addition, the article includes a recommendation for adult children of narcissistic mothers to allow them to recover emotionally from the trauma suffered.

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Keywords:

mother, narcissistic mother, childhood viewing, adult child of narcissistic mother, trauma, manipulation

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Smolik, M., & Strzelczyk, D. (2024). In the shadow of a narcissistic mother’s manipulation. Family Forum, 14, 107–130. https://doi.org/10.25167/FF/5524
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