What Mothers Do: especially when it looks like nothing

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Truly, our mothers worked hard and made sacrifices, so our lives would be better. There are not a lot of people willing to do that, so let her know you appreciate it. They believe in their kids and their dreams. Maybe you told them you want to go to the moon. Then moms have books from the library on space. A baker? We’re watching Food Network together. No dream is too silly for moms. In fact, that’s the cool gift that moms give their kids. Moms are the ones they come to when they decide they want to play soccer after you’ve just invested in pointe shoes for ballet. Moms understand the need to look through 42 college applications trying to find the perfect fit. Moms are there for their kids. Kind of like glue. They fill in the spaces, make connections, love no matter what, and believe that their kids are the most awesome kids in the world. Breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt. Whoever thinks that is completely wrong. Women’s breasts are prepared for breastfeeding. Your strengths: Excellent people skills and the ability to be empathic. Often great motivators, you offer emotional support to colleagues as well as friends and family. Empathic mothers are attuned to the emotional welfare of their children; narcissistic mothers represent a perversion of the maternal instinct. This article is an excerpt from my new book for children of narcissistic parents, Healing the Adult Children of Narcissists: Essays on The Invisible War Zone.

Naomi Stadlen is the bestselling author of What Mothers Do

So there you have it, 20 things you should thank your mom for! This list is definitely not exhaustive and I’m sure there’s loads of other reasons why you should thank your mom. They’ve done so much for us, the least we can do is remind them that we appreciate them. Maybe you could share this article with them to let them know what you’ve been wanting to say all this while. Marrone, M., Diamond, N., Juri, L., & Bleichmar, H. (2001). La teoría del apego: un enfoque actual. Madrid: Psimática. If it weren’t for your mom, you wouldn’t be breathing right now. If nothing else, you should thank her for that.the basic premise of the book is that mothers do all these things that we don't even really have words to express. she makes a point in the first chapter that we have a litany of words to describe the things mothers do wrong, but very few for what moms do right. the example she gives is we have the words, "negligent" and "over-protective" but no word for "protecting her child in the right amount". Once we become mothers, we also develop new relationships with one another. The way we relate to one another is crucial. The isolation that so many mothers describe is not necessary. My wife is pregnant, so we've been looking around for things to read and other ways to learn about parenting. This book was suggested by a friend of mine who is also a father, though he strongly warned me that I "might find it very sexist". Shaming is a tactic the narcissistic mother uses to ensure that her children never develop a stable sense of identity or self-esteem to ensure that they never grow independent enough outside of seeking her validation or approval. She shames her children for not accomplishing enough academically, socially, professionally and personally. She shames them for their choice of career, partner, friends, lifestyle, their manner of dress, their personality, their preferences – all of these and more come under the scrutiny of the narcissistic mother. She shames her children for acting with any sense of agency because it threatens her sense of control and power. By doing so, she instills in them a sense of never being good enough, no matter what they achieve. 2. She sets up damaging comparisons among her children as well as their peers.

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Are not afraid to dance in the kitchen, sing out loud, spin in circles, play music, and just have fun to music that they loved in high school Us moms have those moments where we can just make the kids laugh. Let the dishes go for a moment. Or maybe just do the dishes while dancing and being happy. There’s power in that. So find your favorite oldies (hahah. . . aging) channel on Pandora or Spotify and just dance. She isn’t necessarily perfect herself but whatever her emotional circumstances, she is committed to motherhood — regardless of other responsibilities outside the home. According to Poulter, this ideal is only experienced by about 10 per cent of us. Children of a complete mother…

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Your strengths: You are extremely good at supporting others, and are intuitive and insightful with people in all types of relationships. You are also loyal and supportive, able to appreciate other people’s needs and solve problems. It is common for narcissistic mothers to compete with their children, especially their own daughters. The narcissistic mother is likely to overvalue her own looks and sexual prowess. Female narcissists exhibit internalized misogyny and often view other females as competition. The daughter is thus looked upon with fury, jealousy,and envy her own offspring is viewed as a threat. Your mom attempts to be the ‘cool mom’ every time she’s around your friends. You cringe at how friendly she suddenly becomes and how cool she suddenly looks, but you still appreciate the gesture. They never intend to embarrass you so don’t get angry at them.