I (21M) have had an emotionally unavailable, narcissistic, extremely critical and over controlling mother, and I only discovered all this when I went to the therapist, regarding my childhood trauma about my mother's infidelities. I as a result have very low self esteem, am socially inept and have a tough time connecting with other people. I am trying my level best to help myself out of this, and not hate/abandon my parents in the process, as my parents are still, emotionally unavailable and act as if all this is not a big deal. I won't let my mother's actions dictate my life, and thus am looking to research further into topics on how to cope, overcome and lead a healthy life. Please do be so kind and suggest me some good books on the same!
by Far_Solution9752
3 Comments
It’s not a self help book but you might like the book I’m glad my mom died by Jennette McCurdy. Really good on audiobook too
Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawab
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson
Attached by Amir Levine
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before by Julie Smith
The Body Keeps the Score is great for anyone with repressed trauma.