How’s your relationship with your mum? Are you in the ‘she’s my best friend’ camp, or somewhere very much on the other side? According to research and clinical literature, a mother is viewed as ‘the most important figure’ in a child’s life, which is hardly surprising – a person who in the majority of cases physically grew, protected and raised you is bound to have a huge significance on the rest of your existence, right? But that significance can become especially tricky to navigate for those whose role model displayed a pattern to be avoided.
‘Many children who have narcissistic mothers are hugely affected long-term by their childhood experiences,’ says Dr Sarah Davies (), author of (£12.99, Souvenir Press). ‘As adults, they can often find that they have self-esteem and trust issues, have a problem with setting healthy boundaries, and can be hugely apprehensive of having children – especially
