When your mother was narcissistic, grief is never simple.

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 Justine Nicholson is an author and advocate focussed on one of the least understood forms of loss: grieving a narcissistic mother. While most people expect the death of a parent to bring only sorrow, those who grew up with narcissistic, controlling or emotionally unsafe mothers know that grief is far more complicated.

Through a blend of personal storytelling, reflections, and practical tools, Justine writes for adult children of difficult mothers who are searching for recognition and support. Her work explores the hidden truths of this kind of grief; the way guilt and relief can coexist, how silence can keep us stuck, and what it means to break free from patterns that no longer serve us.

With honesty and compassion, she offers a way forward. Her writing is not only about naming the pain, but also about rebuilding: setting boundaries, breaking generational cycles, and finding the courage to live and love differently.