"Dr Harpur explained that having a narcissistic mother is difficult for various reasons.

Among them, she noted children have the expectation that they will be loved unconditionally for who they are as individuals, but that doesn't always happen.

Those with narcissistic mothers may find that that achievements are viewed as 'an extension of her', and their mothers maybe highly critical, demanding that her children become their caretakers of her needs."

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