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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I see myself becoming my mother. She was never " in tune" to us. She had a way of making everything about her and not really letting us express ourselves. I can't really explain it but basically she was more into the image if motherhood and being respected than actually getting to know us. I always wanted a close relationship. The kind where I could not be afraid to tell her about my bad day because she would just brush my feelings aside. Or worry about what mood she'd be in. Or be yelled at if I didn't think they way she thought.[/quote]

Your mother's a narcissist.  They are damaged goods who can never change.

Check out Christine Hammond.  She has quite a few podcasts.  You'll recognize your mother in many of them.

-daughter of narc (But I cut her out of my life.)[/quote]

It's interesting you say this because I have thought she might be. I think my grandmother,get mom, was one as well. In some ways I feel bad for my mom. I think she modeled what she grew up with. Still, I don't want my kids to feel like I did or do ever so I'm trying to find a way.[/quote]

Yes. My mom is a borderline/narc, and I recognized this in your post right away as well. I worry about my mom skills too  but I know I am not her.[/quote]

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