Raised by a Narcissist

A Memoir of Emotional Abuse, Survival, and Reclaiming Identity

For decades, Lizzi A. Hewitt lived under the suffocating control of a narcissistic mother whose manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional cruelty shaped every aspect of her life. Raised by a Narcissist is a raw, unflinching memoir that chronicles her journey from childhood trauma to hard-won freedom.

From being locked out of her home and forced to sleep alone in a dusty loft, to having every personal choice—education, appearance, independence—controlled and weaponized, Lizzi grew up invisible and afraid. Her mother rewrote reality, invaded her privacy, sabotaged her university future, and destroyed Lizzi’s relationship with her beloved father through court manipulation and calculated lies.

The only refuge Lizzi knew was the quiet, unwavering love of her grandparents. Yet even their support could not shield her from the long-term effects of narcissistic abuse: self-harm, depression, financial control, and the devastating belief that she was unwanted.

After years of surviving in silence, Lizzi found the courage to speak. She reported long-buried sexual abuse, reconnected with the father she had been stolen from, and began the painful but transformative work of healing through therapy. Even after leaving home, her mother’s control followed her into adulthood through digital harassment and medical interference.

Raised by a Narcissist is more than a memoir—it is a testament to resilience. It exposes the hidden tactics of narcissistic parental abuse and offers hope to anyone who has questioned their reality, struggled with self-worth, or carried unseen scars.

A powerful listen for survivors of parental abuse, adult children of narcissists, and anyone seeking validation, healing, and the courage to reclaim their life.