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113. The Mailbox – Healing from the Mother Wound: Letting Go of the Hope That Keeps You Stuck

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In this mailbox episode, we dive into a listener question from Amy (name changed for privacy), who is struggling with the trauma bond with her narcissistic and emotionally neglectful mother. Amy shares her experience of emotional neglect, manipulation, gaslighting, and rejection—all while navigating the complicated reality of trying to maintain boundaries.

Drs. Gemma and Justine discuss:
What a trauma bond with a parent looks like – Why it’s so difficult to break free
The cycle of hope & rejection – Why emotionally neglectful parents keep you in a state of longing
How narcissistic parents offload their shame onto their children – Understanding the “shame exchange”
Why boundaries feel impossible with a narcissistic mother – The emotional toll of walking on eggshells
Grief and healing – The painful but necessary process of accepting that your mother will never be the mother you needed
Moving forward – Why reparenting yourself is key, and how to start choosing healthier relationships

This is a deeply validating episode for anyone struggling with a difficult or narcissistic parent. If you’ve ever felt stuck in an unhealthy dynamic, confused by your mother’s inconsistent behavior, or burdened with guilt for setting boundaries, this discussion is for you.

🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
📌 Episode 104Understanding Trauma Bonds
📌 The Red Flag Project – Learn how to break free from toxic relationship patterns – theredflagproject.com
📌 Schema Coaching & SupportWork with Dr. Gemma Gladstone

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Love Wisely. Something new from Gemma - Express your interest or find out more about joining a special founding round of my new group program - Love Wisely. You can express your interest here.

Help support our continued production. Are you a regular listener who loves our show? Consider supporting us with a contribution each month to help us keep going!

🔗 Schema Circle Vault – Get your essential schema therapy resources here!

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Content provided by Dr Gemma Gladstone and Justine Corry, Dr Gemma Gladstone, and Justine Corry. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dr Gemma Gladstone and Justine Corry, Dr Gemma Gladstone, and Justine Corry or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Send us a text

In this mailbox episode, we dive into a listener question from Amy (name changed for privacy), who is struggling with the trauma bond with her narcissistic and emotionally neglectful mother. Amy shares her experience of emotional neglect, manipulation, gaslighting, and rejection—all while navigating the complicated reality of trying to maintain boundaries.

Drs. Gemma and Justine discuss:
What a trauma bond with a parent looks like – Why it’s so difficult to break free
The cycle of hope & rejection – Why emotionally neglectful parents keep you in a state of longing
How narcissistic parents offload their shame onto their children – Understanding the “shame exchange”
Why boundaries feel impossible with a narcissistic mother – The emotional toll of walking on eggshells
Grief and healing – The painful but necessary process of accepting that your mother will never be the mother you needed
Moving forward – Why reparenting yourself is key, and how to start choosing healthier relationships

This is a deeply validating episode for anyone struggling with a difficult or narcissistic parent. If you’ve ever felt stuck in an unhealthy dynamic, confused by your mother’s inconsistent behavior, or burdened with guilt for setting boundaries, this discussion is for you.

🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
📌 Episode 104Understanding Trauma Bonds
📌 The Red Flag Project – Learn how to break free from toxic relationship patterns – theredflagproject.com
📌 Schema Coaching & SupportWork with Dr. Gemma Gladstone

Support the show

Love Wisely. Something new from Gemma - Express your interest or find out more about joining a special founding round of my new group program - Love Wisely. You can express your interest here.

Help support our continued production. Are you a regular listener who loves our show? Consider supporting us with a contribution each month to help us keep going!

🔗 Schema Circle Vault – Get your essential schema therapy resources here!

Good Mood Hub
goodmood.com.au
Instagram
Facebook

The Red Flag Project
theredflagproject.com
Instagram
Facebook
Email: [email protected]
https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject
Resources for women to break free from negative relationship patterns and avoid red-flag r...

  continue reading

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