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What if the path to healing begins with understanding where you've been? Taking The Bus No. 11 to Town 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."" Before: 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. After: True 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. This memoir bridges the gap between pain and possibility through the integration of mindfulness practices woven throughout each chapter. Readers will find: A courageous personal narrative that validates their own experiences, especially those navigating cultural complexities An unrelenting look at how traditional family systems can enable narcissistic abuse Guided mindfulness exercises designed to support emotional healing Practical tools for breaking free from toxic patterns while honoring cultural identity Compassionate insights into recovery from narcissistic abuse in immigrant and traditional families A framework for building authentic self-worth beyond the constraints of ""face"" and family image Whether 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. Your journey to freedom starts here. Perfect for readers of adult children of narcissists, cultural trauma and identity memoirs, and anyone seeking to combine personal storytelling with therapeutic practice.

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