Who Is Going to Mother Me?

Episode 55 of the Daughters Who Dare podcast, hosted by Erin, titled "Who Is Going to Mother Me?" was published on December 14, 2025 and runs 34 minutes.

December 14, 2025 ·34m · Daughters Who Dare

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Summary

In this episode, I talk about the deep-seated sadness or grief experienced as children of narcissistic parents. It’s a heartache that lasts a lifetime. Join Erin and her guests, as they delve into what it means to be a child of a narcissistic parent. Each fortnightly episode is crammed full of honesty, humour and hope. You don’t have to be a parent yourself to ask the question, “Who is going to mother(parent) me?,” yet it is a familiar one asked by those raised by narcissists. We all know that being a child has no age limit. So, it’s not surprising to know that the longing to be mothered (parented) never goes away.I have had to accept the fact that no one is going to parent me. Instead of allowing that truth to rob me of my happiness, I found healthy and hopeful ways to fill in that void.EVERYONE NEEDS/DESERVES TO BE MOTHERED.So, I mother anyone and everyone I meet.It is a genuine ‘heart act’ and it makes me incredibly happy.

Episode Description

In this episode, I talk about the deep-seated sadness or grief experienced as children of narcissistic parents. It’s a heartache that lasts a lifetime.

Join Erin and her guests, as they delve into what it means to be a child of a narcissistic parent. Each fortnightly episode is crammed full of honesty, humour and hope.

You don’t have to be a parent yourself to ask the question, “Who is going to mother(parent) me?,” yet it is a familiar one asked by those raised by narcissists. We all know that being a child has no age limit. So, it’s not surprising to know that the longing to be mothered (parented) never goes away. I have had to accept the fact that no one is going to parent me. Instead of allowing that truth to rob me of my happiness, I found healthy and hopeful ways to fill in that void. EVERYONE NEEDS/DESERVES TO BE MOTHERED. So, I mother anyone and everyone I meet. It is a genuine ‘heart act’ and it makes me incredibly happy.