77. From Trauma to Tenderness: How to Love the People Who Love You

In this episode, we explore how to build the empathy and care skills necessary to love and connect with those who love you—when your past hasn’t shown you how. Growing up with emotional neglect or narcissistic parents can leave you unsure of how to nurture healthy, meaningful relationships. Learn how to shift from trauma-driven reactions to tender, loving responses that strengthen your connections. We’ll cover: The impact of growing up with emotional neglect on your ability to connect How to build empathy when you’ve never been taught it Practical steps to show love and care for others, even if it feels challenging Join the Waitlist for Mayhem Daughters: An online healing community for daughters of narcissistic or emotionally limited mothers. Bring it To Group. Join Tuesday Group for Daughters: A weekly support group for daughters Also mentioned: Simple Scripts for Saying Hard Things

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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.