Unfortunately I've known more than typical and comparative to overall statistics of both narcissistic personality and Psychopaths aren't I lucky LOL but there are certain Dynamics to be on the lookout for as adult children especially creatives who are highly empathetic there is

I thought if I could do something that truly made her proud and happy SHE would feel better. Not me. Her. No matter as most narcissists are limited as to when or even if they noticed much less care you did that and though our intent might be good it leads to sorrow or depression.

Anyway interesting stuff I'm not totally sold on empathy disorder versus order it's like saying hey Jesus you love too much stop that man it's not good for you your dad is a narcissist OMG it's true Jesus is hyperempathic the father malignant narcissist "no other before me!" whoa

What in you does your mother have admiration and kindness for? What does she reject? activities or topics you gravitate to together? I miss my parents and husband. I want living people reunited in love with the living if they can! With time could you reunite? is it what you want?

I'm also stuck on why you would tell your mother you gave up art when you did it is that a protective measure against a slight or defensive measure against something she might have said to you that would have been cruel?