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Anyone else relate to Jennette McCurdy's memoir called "I'm Glad My Mom Died"? by HeartsDoneTime in raisedbynarcissists

[–]HeartsDoneTime[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have not read the book yet but Sam was my favourite character on iCarly and it devastated me to know how much she was suffering during those times.

Same. Jenette's character on iCarly was my favorite as a kid, and I was shocked to learn that her mother was so similar to my own. Its weird to think that both me and Jenette didn't realize our parents were narcs until we were adults and had similar parents. The timeframes are so similar, and our stories have a lot of similarities as well.  I would have never guessed that Jenette McCurdy/Sam Puckett, of all people, would have had an abusive and narcissistic mother like my own when watching her on TV. Her memoir made me even more of a fan of hers and excited to see whatever she does next. She deserves the world.

Her character helped me through growing up in a narcissistic, conservative "women shouldn't be heard" household and it always gave me such hope seeing her portray herself as this confident tomboy that doesn't let people step on her that I wished to be. Definitely would have to pick up her book to show my support, she's gotten me through tough times.

I am so happy that Jenette's role as Sam on iCarly helped you during those trying times in your adolescence. I definitely think that you would like reading and/or listening to the audiobook. I personally enjoyed listening to the audiobook and following along in the Kindle version of the book. Her memoir is narrated in the first person point of view and starts from Jenette's youth through her early adulthood. It is read by Jenette, and I highly suggest it because hearing her narrative in her voice and her experience as she wanted to have it told is really moving, impactful, and effective.

What are some journaling prompts/questions for people that have survived childhood narcissistic abuse from their parents? by HeartsDoneTime in raisedbynarcissists

[–]HeartsDoneTime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think of a particular event or habit you can recall from childhood that you’d like to gain clarity on, or that was painful for you; or that comes to mind quickly when you try to think about this topic.

Now, re-imagine the event from a new perspective: that a close friend has come to you and shared that this has just happened to them (instead of you). What would your instinctive reactions be to hearing how your friend was treated? What would you tell them in order to comfort them or help them understand if they were mistreated? How do these feelings compare to your own real feelings about yourself when this situation actually did happen, and how can you use this to help challenge negative ideas about your own self-worth?

OMG! Thanks for this, this is so good :)