17 Surprising Signs Your Mom Is Toxic And What To Do About It

Perhaps one of the most telling signs? Feeling as if you have to walk on eggshells around your mom, says Reena B. Patel, LEP, BCBA, a parenting expert, licensed educational psychologist, and board-certified behavior analyst. Whether you’re worried she’ll take your words out of context, embarrass you, or have a big emotional reaction, you always choose your words carefully for fear she’ll overreact.

It’s tough having a toxic mom, but remember there are things you can do to cope. As Patel says, “You are not your mom. You can take control and detach yourself. Seek support and therapy if needed. Do not react, take this personally, and do not feel responsible for your mom’s feelings. It is not our job to rescue her.”

Sources:

Dr. Racine R. Henry, PhD, licensed marriage and family therapist

Dr. Bethany Cook, PsyD, MT-BCk, licensed clinical psychologist

Dr. Amanda Darnley, licensed clinical psychologist

Dr. Tanisha M. Ranger, PsyD, CSAT-S, CMAT-S, licensed psychologist

Debbie Mandel, stress management expert

Kimberly Hershenson, LMSW, therapist

Crystal Clancy, MA, LMFT, licensed marriage and family therapist

Dr. Paul DePompo, PsyD, ABPP, clinical psychologist

Reena B. Patel, LEP, BCBA, parenting expert, licensed educational psychologist, and board-certified behavior analyst.

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