My Mother, Munchausen's and Me
Summary:
The book is a memoir detailing the author's harrowing experience growing up with a mother who suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a form of abuse where a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in a person under their care for attention and sympathy. It explores the psychological impact of this abuse, the unraveling of family secrets, and the author's journey to understanding and healing from her traumatic childhood.
Key points:
1. Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy (MSbP): The book centers on MSbP, a mental disorder where a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in their charge. Helen Naylor's mother is depicted as having this disorder, causing Helen's childhood to be filled with needless medical procedures.
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