Dealing with narcissism is a painful and lonely thing to endure. Most people are aware of narcissism as experienced in romantic relationships, where either party exhibits narcissistic traits of having low empathy, exaggerated sense of entitlement, or has an inability to admit making mistakes.

The instinct may be to leave that romantic partner because no one deserves to be in a relationship that lacks mutual love and respect. It's difficult navigating that type of narcissism, but what if the narcissist in your life happens to be your mother. What then?

Society insist that mothers are great and tells you that she is your closest confidant. You see things differently. You know that your mother has not shown love for you nor has she treated you very well.

This Is Not My Mother is a must-read for the daughter who identifies as the scapegoat of the family. This book will encourage and help you realize you are not alone in this matter. Society says you are crazy for feeling the way you do about your mother. This book exposes the truth that society is not ready to accept. The bottom line is that your mother is not the most important person in your life--you are!