Codependent mothers focus on the needs of their children and fear their rejection which is why so many CDM are enablers and fixers whose identity is centered around their children's happiness. A narcissistic mother focuses on her needs, not the needs of her children, and will feel entitled to exploit her children for her narcissistic gain. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano breaks it down. If you are a codependent mother and want to heal and shatter codependency so you and your children can have more autonomous relationships, visit https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp