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How to handle a narcissistic mother?

My mother is narcissistic. We use to get a long very well when as younger but now as I’m getting older and realizing who she really is- I can’t stand her. For example my grandmother fell and I kept urging her to take her to the hospital but she kept brushing it off saying that it was nothing. I kept saying that she definitely broke a bone and she kept arguing that she knows better and that she is going to be fine. A few weeks later she died. It has left the biggest hole in my heart and I keep wondering ‘what if’ and that she would still be alive if my mom let her go to the hospital in time. For everything in life she always blames other people never her self. For example for my gmas funeral she forgot to get a priest (nobody showed up). We were all so mad and she said it was the funerals home responsibility. I even invited my bfs parents and they were so shocked. I felt so embarrassed and ashamed. She is the most irresponsible person and blames others for making mistakes. How do I distance myself from her even if I am financially dependent on her without driving myself insane?
You need to get a job and save your money and get away from that woman.
You need to get yourself financially independent from her if you want any chance of inner peace.
Glossy · FVIP
"What if..."?
What if you had called the paramedics?
What if you had called a taxi and taken your gran to the hospital yourself?
@Glossy She may not have been able to, it sounds as if her mother is super controlling of everything.
Glossy · FVIP
@NativePortlander1970
Stopping someone forcibly from legitimately contacting the emergency services is a serious offence.
What did the police do when she told them?
Wait, she hasn't told them?
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LandOfOz · 61-69, M
Any reason why you didnt take her to hospital
LandOfOz · 61-69, M
@Glossy asumming grandma could think for herself there isnt a problem
Sensitiveheart · 31-35, F
@LandOfOz I am living in another country, I couldn’t take her myself
LandOfOz · 61-69, M
@Sensitiveheart You were asking how do you distance yourself fom yoùr mum. Sounds like ÿou have done that. And what makes you so sure that grandma had a broken bone?
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
Kind of curious why didn't u drive the grandmother to the hospital
LandOfOz · 61-69, M
@smileylovesgaming thats right. Im on your side
Zaphod42 · 46-50, M
My mother is a malignant narcissist. I tried every way I could to have a good relationship with her, but it wasn’t until I stopped speaking to her altogether that I found peace and some semblance of happiness.
SeaGlass · F
Listen to everyone here who says to get a job and break free. You must face your fears and do this or you will never have your own life. It will be hard but it's the only way
Wiseacre · F
Why are u financially dependent? You need to find work and become independent. A therapist/counselor can help u do that.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
I'm sorry you've lost your Grandma.

I'm sure your Mother's actions will never make sense to you but worth remembering that the elderly rarely fair well in hospital after a shock and injury.

It could be that your Mother was trying to spare her a probable rapid decline in the hope she might recover at home.
Also worth thinking about is she'll be thinking "If only I'd done something differently.. " too.
It's not that hard. Just keep to your self.
Madmonk · M


Do whatever you can to get away.
Disguised · 56-60, M
Don't feed the fire. Don't stoke the embers. Let it all burn out. Sweep up the ash. Take hold of the matches light only when YOU are ready. Pick you battles. Keep them simple. Make sure you win.
Pfuzylogic · M
My mother is a narcissist also.
Being financially dependent on her now would frighten me since I know there are no limits to her lack of empathy.
Fluffybull · F
Why didn't you take your grandma to hospital???!!!
Fluffybull · F
You're old enough to leave home. 🙄
InHeaven · F
Sounds terrible 😞
SJones48 · 41-45, M
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
I feel like one does not simply...handle a narcissist. One minimizes/eliminates contact. No good can come from dealing with them. They have an illness, they're broken, and you can't fix them.
Donotfolowme · 51-55, F
Try to be independent and move away
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
Honestly, find a way to become financially independent from her and never speak to her again.
I am so very sorry for your loss :( It's time for you to move out and live your own life, it can be done.

 
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