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Will The Drama Ever End? Untangling and Healing from the Harmful Effects of Parental Narcissism
Will the Drama Ever End? is written for adult children of narcissistic parents and focuses on the specific dynamics of the narcissistic family. It will help readers understand the complicated and often confusing family patterns, the harmful effects on all members of the family, and will give you a five-step recovery program for your healing journey.
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Will I Ever Be Free of You? How to Navigate a High-Conflict Divorce from a Narcissist, and Heal Your Family
Dr. Karyl McBride draws on her expertise in treating children and partners damaged by narcissists in this practical new guide to divorce and its aftermath.
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Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing The Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
Written for daughters who have spent much of their adult lives dealing with the fallout of never having received maternal support and love from a narcissistic mother.
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"This book makes so much sense that everyone should read it! Children of narcissistic parents are struggling everywhere, and this book explains why. Adult children of narcissistic parents often don’t understand themselves, their relationships, or role in the world, but this book will set you free. McBride skillfully breaks down the crazy-making family dynamics and their potential life-time impact on the children with numerous relatable examples. Her successful five-step roadmap for recovery is based on her many years of experience as a therapist, as well as her own experience. Reading this book feels like a warm and understanding hug!"
Bill Eddy, LCSW, JD, lead author of Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder and developer of the New Ways for Families® parent skills training method.
“Will I Ever Be Free of You? is a rare achievement. It is an insightful, thought-provoking, and powerful guide for dealing with divorce and narcissists. A smart book with an optimistic message from an author who knows how to heal.”
- Steven Babitsky Esq. SEAK, Inc. Review for Will I Ever Be Free of You? How to Navigate a High-Conflict Divorce from a Narcissist, and Heal Your Family
“McBride presents specific steps toward recovery that daughters of any age can use as they grieve for the love and support they didn’t receive…[McBride] provides parenting tips as well as advice for maintaining healthy love relationships and friendships. An excellent bibliography rounds out this revealing book, which ends on a hopeful and pragmatic note.”
- Publishers Weekly - STARRED REVIEW for Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
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The Giraffe Club
Do you feel like the lone ranger in your family? Listen to this inspirational story, learn to believe in yourself, and stand strong in the face of your truth.
Virtual Workshops
Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Virtual Workshop and therapist training. Healing exercises are available when you need them.