{"product_id":"taking-the-bus-no-11-to-town-a-memoir-of-maternal-narcissism-and-the-journey-to-freedom-9798277071618","title":"Taking The Bus No 11 To Town, A Memoir of Maternal Narcissism and the Journey to Freedom","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Anya Lian\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Codependency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if the path to healing begins with understanding where you've been?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaking The Bus No. 11 to Town\u003c\/b\u003e is a raw, unflinching memoir that chronicles one woman's journey from the shadows of maternal narcissism to the light of self-discovery and freedom. Through vivid storytelling and hard-won wisdom, this book illuminates the often-invisible wounds left by a narcissistic parent-wounds made even deeper when hidden beneath the weight of cultural expectations and family \"face.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore: \u003c\/b\u003e Growing up under the influence of a narcissistic mother in a traditional Asian family means navigating a double bind: learning to doubt your own reality while maintaining the perfect image expected by your culture. It means silencing your needs to preserve family honor, carrying shame that was never yours to bear, and watching as the traditional family system-like spokes supporting a wheel-reinforces and conceals the dysfunction at its center. When saving \"face\" becomes more important than protecting the child, narcissism doesn't just survive-it thrives, sanctioned by cultural norms that prioritize image over truth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter: \u003c\/b\u003eTrue freedom comes not uncovering the painful past, and healing from deep within-piece by piece, layer by layer. It comes from learning to trust yourself again, to set boundaries that honor your worth above cultural expectations, and to cultivate the compassion you always deserved. It means dismantling both personal and cultural narratives that kept you small. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis memoir bridges the gap between pain and possibility through the integration of mindfulness practices woven throughout each chapter. Readers will find: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA courageous personal narrative that validates their own experiences, especially those navigating cultural complexities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn unrelenting look at how traditional family systems can enable narcissistic abuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided mindfulness exercises designed to support emotional healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical tools for breaking free from toxic patterns while honoring cultural identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompassionate insights into recovery from narcissistic abuse in immigrant and traditional families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA framework for building authentic self-worth beyond the constraints of \"face\" and family image\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhether you're taking your first steps toward understanding narcissistic family dynamics or years into your healing journey, Taking The Bus No. 11 to Town serves as both mirror and map-reflecting your truth while guiding you toward the freedom that awaits. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYour journey to freedom starts here.\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for readers of adult children of narcissists, cultural trauma and identity memoirs, and anyone seeking to combine personal storytelling with therapeutic practice.","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47575170220183,"sku":"9798277071618","price":1545.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798277071618.webp?v=1774897373","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/taking-the-bus-no-11-to-town-a-memoir-of-maternal-narcissism-and-the-journey-to-freedom-9798277071618","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}