In this episode of Mother Mayhem, we dive deep into the emotional triggers that often surface during trauma recovery—specifically anger, jealousy, and rejection.

As daughters of narcissistic and emotionally limited mothers, these emotions can feel overwhelming, but they’re not just random feelings—they are powerful tools that can guide your healing process.

We talk about why anger is not only valid but crucial in the recovery process, serving as a signal that something is wrong and that boundaries have been crossed.

You’ll learn how jealousy often appears as a sign of unmet desires and needs, and why rejection can tap into old wounds, making it feel like a personal failure, even when it’s not about you at all.

Understanding and working with these emotions is a key part of reclaiming your peace, setting healthy boundaries, and growing in your recovery from narcissistic abuse. This episode is for anyone who’s been overwhelmed by these feelings and wants to understand how they fit into the larger healing process.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How anger is a tool in trauma recovery and why it’s a sign that something needs to change.
  

• The role of jealousy in healing, and what it reveals about your desires and unmet needs.
  

• Why rejection feels so painful, especially when it mirrors the neglect and emotional abandonment from your past.
  

• How to start recognizing emotional triggers as cues for setting healthier boundaries.
  

• Why feeling these emotions is a necessary part of healing, and how they can help you create a life that honors you.
  

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Mayhem Daughters – A supportive, trauma-informed community for daughters of narcissistic mothers.

• Tuesday Group – Join our weekly peer support group where we explore healing, emotional safety, and recovery together. [Join the Tuesday Group here] (insert link)

• Thursday Group Waitlist: If you are interested in joining our Thursday Evening Group for Daughters

  
  

  
  
  
  

If you’ve been struggling with jealousy, anger, or rejection in your healing journey, this episode will help you make sense of those emotions and reclaim your sense of self. Remember, these emotions are signals—not obstacles—and understanding them can empower you to set stronger, healthier boundaries in your life.

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In this powerful episode of Mother Mayhem, you’ll hear the story of a brave Mayhem Daughter who has been a regular in our Tuesday Group. While we can’t take credit for all that she has overcome, we are incredibly proud to be part of her healing journey.

This daughter shares her raw and transformative experience of growing up with a narcissistic mother. Her story highlights the complexity of surviving emotional, psychological, and physical abuse and the long road to healing.

In her words, she reveals how she faced betrayal, neglect, and manipulation by the person who should have been her protector.

Join us as we dive into the reality of narcissistic abuse, how it shapes our sense of self, and the immense strength it takes to choose healing.

This episode is not just about survival, but about reclaiming one’s life on their own terms.

You’ll gain insights into how to navigate your own healing path, and how community support can play a pivotal role in your journey toward reclaiming your power.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How narcissistic abuse impacts a daughter’s sense of self and relationships.
  

• The emotional and psychological toll of growing up with a narcissistic and emotionally unavailable mother.
  

• Why the word resilience can often minimize the deep unfairness of surviving abuse.
  

• How to honor your healing journey, even when it feels like an uphill battle.
  

• The importance of finding a supportive community to help you heal and grow.
  

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Tuesday Group: A weekly support group for daughters of narcissistic and emotionally limited mothers.
  

• Thursday Evening Group Waitlist: For East Coast listeners and others who prefer an evening group.
  

• Mayhem Daughters: Join our trauma-informed, healing community.

  
  

  Also mentioned: Simple Scripts for Saying Hard Things

In today’s episode of Mother Mayhem, we explore how to navigate a relationship with your narcissistic or emotionally limited mother when you haven’t decided whether to go no or low contact.

This conversation brings up so many emotions, from guilt and confusion to anger and sadness, and it’s important to recognize that healing and decision-making around these relationships are complex and deeply personal.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to manage feelings of guilt, obligation, and self-doubt during this process

• Practical strategies for setting boundaries

• The importance of trusting yourself and listening to your needs while navigating these challenging relationships

If you’re ready for more support:

• Join Tuesday Group: Our weekly support group for daughters of narcissistic or emotionally limited mothers.

• Sign Up for Mayhem Daughters: A private, online community offering a safe space for healing and connection with others who understand your experience.

  Also mentioned: Simple Scripts for Saying Hard Things