“Narcissism is not self-love. It's the opposite of that. It's a nagging horror that you are, deep down, unloveable. A narcissist needs the love, attention and admiration of others to survive because he or she cannot produce enough healthy self-respect to be at peace.” Self EsteemSelf LoveMental HealthSelf RespectNarcissism Book:Motherwell: A Girlhood Source: Motherwell: A Girlhood
“When the letters came, offering me places at university, that was when it all blew up - for ever.” Social Mobility Book:Motherwell: A Girlhood Source: Motherwell: A Girlhood