27. Retreating to Heal: Taking Space in Your Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Journey

We know all about boundaries when it comes to managing your narcissistic mothers. One of the most helpful boundaries is also one of the hardest ones to implement: Taking space. Telling your mom you need a break and some distance can feel like lighting a match. Here’s how to work through the nerves that comeswith doing so. Links mentioned in this episode: Mother Mayhem Journal Exercises and Episode Companion GuidesIt’s Going to Be OK Podcast My email: Heather@DaughtersNPD.com DM me on Instagram

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Welcome to Mother Mayhem, the podcast for daughters of narcissistic and emotionally limited mothers. I’m Heather Gray, licensed therapist and narcissistic abuse recovery expert. If you're healing from the mother wound, emotional neglect, or childhood trauma, you’re in the right place. Start with the first 8 episodes—they lay the foundation for your healing. Learn to understand your experience, set boundaries, and build more honest, grounded relationships. Listener questions are welcome. You’re not alone. Other daughters are here. I am, too.