15. Enabling Father: An Additional Trauma for Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
Mother Mayhem: For Daughters of Narcissistic or Emotionally Limited Mothers - A podcast by Heather Gray, LICSW - Wednesdays
In today’s AMA, I am helping three listeners whose fathers enable their narcissistic mothers. I’ll explain how this dynamic can perpetuate the trauma experienced by these daughters, impacting their emotional well-being and relationships. 🔍 Key Topics: Enabling Behavior: We shed light on the enabling father's role in reinforcing the narcissistic mother's behavior, inadvertently contributing to your emotional challenges. The Impact on Daughters: I’ll talk about the effects of growing up with an enabling father, including low self-esteem, boundary difficulties, and emotional regulation challenges. Breaking Free: I’ll offer strategies to help daughters set boundaries, practice self-compassion, and challenge perfectionism for a path towards healing and growth. Inner Child Work & Reparenting: Discover accessible and common sense ways to do some inner child work. Mother Mayhem Resources Grounding Techniques Needs Navigator | Boundaries Blueprint Slow & Steady Strategies for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery If you value Mother Mayhem and have found the show helpful in your trauma recovery, consider becoming a sponsor by purchasing 'Simple Scripts for Saying Hard Things.' This resource provides the right words for difficult conversations, covering all aspects of life, love, and work.
