Raised By a Narcissist: That Woman aka My Mother

A Memoir of Survival, Truth, and the Journey Back to Self

My lived experience of growing up with a narcissistic parent

Raised By a Narcissist: That Woman aka My Mother is my personal story of growing up under the emotional impact of a narcissistic parent. I share my experiences with honesty so you can see how small moments, subtle patterns, and repeated behaviours shaped the way I saw myself and moved through the world.

If you have ever felt unseen, controlled, dismissed, or blamed inside your own family, this memoir helps you put language to what you lived through. Many readers find recognition in these pages, as well as the strength to question old patterns and reconnect with the parts of themselves they learnt to hide.

I wrote this memoir to show the truth of what happens inside families where one person’s needs overshadow everyone else’s. You see the emotional confusion, the survival strategies, and the long-term effects that often follow children into adulthood. My story gives you room to reflect on your own experiences, recognise harmful dynamics, and understand why certain behaviours were never your fault.

What This Memoir Shares

Inside the book, I take you through real experiences that shaped my inner world, including:

• growing up under constant emotional pressure
• being blamed, criticised, or dismissed
• learning to hide feelings to stay safe
• navigating fear, confusion, and unpredictability
• recognising patterns years later as an adult
• beginning the slow, steady path toward understanding

You follow my story from childhood into adulthood as I start piecing together the truth of what happened and how it shaped my relationships, choices, and sense of self.

Why I Wrote This Memoir

For years, I believed the way I was treated was normal. I thought I was the problem. Writing this memoir helped me understand how deeply narcissistic behaviour can impact a child and why those wounds often stay hidden until much later in life.

Readers often share that my story helps them feel seen, understood, and less alone as they explore their own patterns. The intention is not to blame but to offer clarity. When you recognise the truth of what shaped you, healing becomes possible.

A Companion Journal for Deeper Healing

Inside the book you will find clear instructions on how to claim your free copy of The Healing Reflection Journal Companion. If you want to explore your emotions in more depth as you read, you can pair this memoir with The Healing Reflection Journal Companion. It includes prompts, weekly reflection pages, and space to write while you move through the story. Instructions on how to claim it free are in the book.

How This Memoir Supports Your Understanding

When you read my memoir, you step into the world I grew up in and see how small moments shaped bigger patterns. Many readers say it helps them understand why they think, react, or protect themselves in certain ways.

This perspective creates space for insight without shame. You are able to recognise your own experiences, name what was happening around you, and reflect on how those early dynamics continue to influence your life today.

My story gives you room to explore these connections at your own pace.

Why This Book Matters

You deserve clarity and the freedom to live in a way that aligns with who you are. Raised By a Narcissist: That Woman aka My Mother, offers more than my story. It gives recognition to anyone who grew up feeling unheard or blamed. It helps you understand the truth of what shaped you and offers steady support as you begin to see yourself with more honesty and care.

What Readers Are Saying:

“I love that this author had the guts to put her experience on paper so that others may find comfort in her words… It has great insight into how to deal with ‘those people’ or ‘that woman’ and how to teach yourself to not feel so broken by someone else’s actions.”
– Nikkinic01, Read the full review

“This book doesn’t pull punches and it shouldn’t. Serena Bennett cracks open her story with raw, unfiltered honesty… It’s truth-telling for healing.”
– Araskov,  Read the full review

“What elevates this memoir is its blend of lived experience and psychological insight… Ultimately, it’s a story of reclamation of voice, worth, identity, and peace.”
– Jeyran Main, Read the full review

“It offers something far more meaningful than shock, a clear-eyed look at what it means to survive, grow, and thrive. A compassionate companion for anyone ready to face the past.”
– Vowelor.com, Read the full review 

Formats Available

• Kindle (EPUB, AZW3, MOBI)
• PDF
• Audiobook (MP3) narrated by Jasmine Morentin 
• Paperback – Paperback can be purchased from Amazon

NOTE: All digital formats are delivered instantly, so you can begin reading whenever you are ready.

Important Notes

• Downloadable product 
• No physical item posted 
• Personal use only – no redistribution
• Colours may vary depending on screen or device

Helpful Links

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NAPAC – Supporting adult survivors of childhood abuse. UK-wide emotional support and information for those affected by childhood abuse, including harmful or controlling family dynamics. www.napac.org.uk

See Through – Understanding narcissistic behaviours. A UK resource offering clear information to help you recognise narcissistic behaviours and understand their impact. www.seethrough.org.uk.