Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers

Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers by Dr. Karyl McBride:

This powerful book explores the lasting emotional wounds experienced by daughters of narcissistic mothers—women who are self-absorbed, controlling, critical, or emotionally unavailable. Dr. Karyl McBride, a therapist and a daughter of a narcissistic mother herself, outlines how this upbringing often leaves daughters feeling inadequate, invisible, or constantly striving for approval.

McBride identifies common traits of narcissistic mothers and the coping mechanisms daughters develop, including perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt. She provides a 5-step recovery program to help women break the cycle, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim their sense of self. With practical exercises and real-life examples, the book guides readers through understanding their past and healing deeply rooted emotional pain—empowering them to finally feel “good enough” on their own terms.