Daughters Who Dare

Parents Do Their Best... But Do They?

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.
“Parents do their best.” I have heard that statement all of my life. I don’t agree. The truth is that some parents make good choices and make some mistakes, all with good intentions and a sincere heart. Other parents don’t.
Believing that statement, as a child of a narcissist, only made me full of blame, shame and guilt. It also relieved the parent of any responsibility or accountability because they were ‘doing their best’.
In this episode, I challenge that all too familiar phrase and set the story straight.

I Want To Be A Mom - But, Not My Mom

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.
 
On my 1st birthday, I got my first doll baby. From that moment on, I wanted to be a Mom. I had it all planned out. I would get married and have four children and, as promised in all the fairy tales, live happily ever after. My role play looked nothing like real life. As I got older, the dream was mixed with fear. I wanted to be a mom, but not my mom. Could I separate the two?

There Is No Answer Sheet

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.
 
In order to survive and thrive as a child of a narcissistic parent, you need to find tools and strategies that work for you. I wish I could hand out cliff notes or a cheat sheet that had all the answers. They don’t exist.
 
When you realise the truth, naming it and accepting it for what it is, you figure it out the best way you can. Our stories may be unique, but they share a common thread.
 
 
 

Ready Or Not - You’re Welcome Here

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.
Growing up and dealing with a narcissistic parent can be challenging, exhausting and even soul-destroying. But, it doesn't have to hold you down or hold you back. When I was younger, I would have loved to find and connect with others who got it...who got me.
That acceptance, support and validation would have been life-changing. Although I didn't have it, I wanted to create it. Wherever you are in your journey, come and join us. We get it. We've got you.

So Many Definitions of a Narcissistic Mother

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.
If asked to define a narcissistic parent, we may use similar words, but our experiences make each definition unique. In this episode, we touch the tip of the narcissistic iceberg, knowing full well that there is much to explore beneath the surface. There isn't a dictionary big enough to contain all of our definitions, and our words may be limiting or not suffice, but we have made a start writing our own, knowing what they are matters.

Welcome to Daughters Who Dare

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 found us! Welcome to the Daughters Who Dare community. I like using the word community because many of us have felt alone as we learned how to survive and thrive as children of narcissistic parents.
 
We will be having honest and organic conversations about all aspects of this unique relationship. As well as speaking truth, we are bringing hope and humour to the table. Grab a coffee and get comfortable. We're glad you're here.

Daughters Who Dare : The Trailer

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.
During this quick trailer, Erin explains more about the upcoming episodes.  
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