No, Mom, It Wasn’t All in My Head

No, Mom, It Wasn't All in My Head: One Caregiver's Journey with a Toxic Parent is a raw, honest, and deeply moving memoir about growing up under the shadow of a narcissistic, controlling mother-and what happens when life forces you to care for the very person who caused you so much pain.

A.K. Nolan's story is one of survival, resilience, and ultimately, self-discovery. Raised in a household where appearances mattered more than love, and where silence and secrecy were demanded, she spent her life trying to earn her parents' approval-often at the cost of her own identity. But when her father's sudden death leaves her as the sole caregiver for her aging, toxic mother, A.K. is pushed to confront a lifetime of wounds.

With unflinching honesty and a touch of dark humor, Nolan takes readers on a journey through the complicated maze of family dysfunction, emotional abuse, and the relentless demands of caregiving. This is not just a story of enduring hardship-it's about finding strength, reclaiming self-worth, and breaking free from the generational patterns that keep us small.

If you've ever struggled with difficult family relationships or sought to find yourself amidst chaos and obligation, this book will resonate, inspire, and stay with you long after the last page.