Why am I the way I am? 

In the first episode of The Cook Coterie Podcast, I share the purpose behind this podcast and a condensed version of my story of growth and healing. After realizing my mother's narcissism, I embarked on a journey to be free of narcissistic control and create a new legacy for the next generation in my family. I share tips on how to find your authentic self no matter what you've been through in life.

I help narcissistic abuse survivors live the life they deserve! Schedule a confidential conversation with me here.

Connect with me at @marieelliscook on Instagram to stay up to date on all Cook Coterie projects.

Books I recommend on healing your inner child:

• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. 
• Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson

The bible for healing daughters of narc mothers:

• Will I Ever Be Good Enough?: Healing The Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers by Dr. Karyl McBride

Mental health resources:

USA:

Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255

Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741

Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233

Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846

MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word

SINGAPORE:

TOUCHline (Counselling) – 1800 377 2252

Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222)

Samaritans of Singapore (1800-221-4444)

Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714)

 Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre (6445-0400)

HEART @ Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre (6819-9170)

PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection (6555-0390)

Project START (6476-1482)

TRANS SAFE Centre (6449-9088)

UK:

Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393

SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000

National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300

CANADA:
Distress Centre https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/

They are open 10am to 11pm EST and you can chat by phone or text. Their number is Distress: 613-238-3311  |  Crisis: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991 

For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/

NEW ZEALAND:

Lifeline: 0800 543354

Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)

AUSTRALIA:

Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14

Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36

Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732

Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78

Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre.