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  • Will I Ever Be Good Enough?

  • Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
  • By: Karyl McBride
  • Narrated by: Karyl McBride
  • Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (269 ratings)

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Will I Ever Be Good Enough?

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Summary

The first book specifically for daughters suffering from the emotional abuse of selfish, self-involved mothers, Will I Ever Be Good Enough? provides the expert assistance you need in order to overcome this debilitating history and reclaim your life for yourself. Drawing on over two decades of experience as a therapist specializing in women's psychology and health, psychotherapist Dr. Karyl McBride helps you recognize the widespread effects of this maternal emotional abuse and guides you as you create an individualized program for self-protection, resolution, and complete recovery.Narcissistic mothers teach their daughters that love is not unconditional, that it is given only when they behave in accordance with maternal expectations and whims. As adults, these daughters have difficulty overcoming feelings of inadequacy, disappointment, emotional emptiness, and sadness.

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"The author provides parenting tips as well as advice on maintaining healthy love relationships and friendships." ( Publishers Weekly)

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highly recommended,

Really helpful in a loving a practical way. I'd highly recommend to anyone who is struggling with this.

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essential

essential for daughters of mothers that could not love them. great resource. informative, kind, empowering content.

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As the daughter of a narssasist this is a Bible.

Since the age of 7 ive been pulling out all of my hair without understanding why. I had no idea i was in such deep emotional pain.
This book is beautifully read and its contents have helped me accept and recognise the problem of my upbringing, the impact thats had and how its shaped me. Furthermore it takes the listener on a journey of self healing and recognising the traits we may be unwittingly perpetuating. At 54 I now recognise both my parents as Narsassists and understand why i have never felt good enough. I'm going to be listening again and again to this pot of gold of information as I move along my journey to heal.
Thank you Karly McBride for writing this life changing book.

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Brilliant

I cried in most of the chapters, it should have a by line saying 'prepare a box of tissues and chocolate for it'.
It helped my a lot just after the first read. I starting to understand I am not alone with this issues and debuts but, with time I can accept my feelings with out tears.
I owe my senaty in part of this book.
Thank you Dr Karyl McBride.

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interesting

An excellent read... I was amazed how much us daughters take on board....there is hope

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Brilliant book

Oh my god this book just nailed it for me, it’s been the single most transformative audible I’ve ever listened to. So informative

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Great book for families with narcissists

This was a great listen. This helped a lot to understand some of the extended family dynamics surrounding me.

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Listen the author narrate it

Very good book,I loved listening the written voice narrating it . I learned a lot and I will read more from her even

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A pathway to smiling inside.

McBride delivers a depth of understanding and insight into a child’s development at the hands of a narcissistic mother.

Then she provides a healing pathway to wholeness and reconciliation by looking into the brokenness of your inner child and repairing her with an insightful and empathetic parent who discovers her way to smiling and laughter.

As a surviving daughter of a narcissistic mother I’m able to find joy through journeying with McBride and her knowing.

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very helpful

When you realise that the author is talking about your mum, light bulb moment. very informative.

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