When you’ve been the target of a narcissistic smear campaign, the urge to defend yourself can feel unbearable.
You want to explain, correct the record, and be believed. But here’s the truth: healing after narcissistic abuse isn’t about proving your innocence. it’s about reclaiming your peace.
In this episode of Mother Mayhem, we unpack what happens when daughters are scapegoated, misunderstood, or cut off after setting boundaries with a narcissistic or emotionally limited parent.
We talk about how to stay grounded in your truth without getting pulled back into the family system’s chaos You’ll learn:
Why smear campaigns happen and how they exploit fear, loyalty, and the need for belonging.
What to do when you’re misrepresented by a narcissistic mother, father, or sibling.
The difference between silence and suppression and how to know which serves your healing.
How to decide who has earned your vulnerability (and who hasn’t).
Ways to stay regulated when others spread lies or twist your story.
How to rebuild safety, self-trust, and peace after family estrangement or going no contact.
This is real talk for daughters who are ready to stop defending themselves and start living their truth
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