Mothers Who Can't Love
A Healing Guide for Daughters

Look, I'm not going to hold a burial for my "fantasy mother," nor am I going to do role-play exercises with my therapist. That's not my bag. HOWEVER, the very practical approaches and advice herein are awesome, grounding, and affirming. Half of the book describes various types of narcissistic mother......more

This book is a breath of fresh air for women struggling with their relationships with their mothers. I've often felt that we live in a society that puts mothers on a pedestal and turns a blind eye to the negative effects that bad mothering has on children, especially female children who will be futu......more

I strongly believe there are books you read, that are going to change you, in some ways. This book has been tough for me to read, 'cause it sure did reopened some wounds. But at the same time, it was the silent hug that I needed so bad, and never had. The only thing that kind of made me cringe, is t......more

I have been in a relationship with an unloving mother for many years now. I hear myself back peddling and saying that she probably loved me in her own way, but that would excuse her behavior. Some people say "That's just the way she is and I have to accept that." But, I don't have to accept it! In No......more

Excellent. I liked this one even more than this author's previous book Toxic Parents. This book doesn't advocate confrontation in all circumstances. I think sometimes confrontation can do more harm than good. This book is about validating those who had abusive or neglectful mothers, and how to heal......more