Dealing with a narcissistic sibling is no walk in the park. Here are 10 ways to change the relationship dynamic and protect yourself from emotional harm. Are you suffering in your relationship with an emotionally abusive sibling? Dealing with anarcissistic sibling’s behavior is difficult in itself. Setting a new precedent in the relationship to protect […]
Emotional Abuse
10 Signs You Have a Narcissistic Sibling
This post outlines Narcissistic Personality Disorder and describes 10 signs you may be dealing with narcissistic sibling abuse. Are you struggling in your relationship with your sister or brother? We’re all bound to have tiffs with our siblings now and then. But if your relationship with your sibling has been draining, volatile, or painful for […]
Daddy Issues in Women: Signs and Healing Tips
Daddy issues…when you hear the term, what comes to mind? Do you see an emotionally erratic woman? Or maybe someone promiscuous, insecure, needy? Along with “damaged goods,” “daddy issues” is one of the most offensive things one can say about a woman. It’s a way to make light of her history of trauma. It’s also […]
10 Common Character Traits Imprinted by an Abusive Parent
Do you ever wonder why you are the way you are? Why do you do the things you do? Why is it so hard for you to lead a “normal” life, unburdened by mental struggles? You might be surprised to learn that character traits you thought were personal flaws aren’t actually your fault. They could […]
The Upside of Being a Scapegoat Child of a Narcissistic Parent
If you are an adult child of a narcissistic parent, you likely played one of two roles in your family: a golden child or a scapegoat. A golden child is the pride of the family, while the scapegoat occupies a much less enviable role — that of a screwup who can’t do anything right. If […]
10 Signs Your Narcissistic Mother is an Emotional Vampire
If you have a narcissistic mother, chances are, she’s also an emotional vampire. Just like mythical vampires, emotional vampires are parasites that feed on others. Here are 10 signs that your mother might be one of these parasitic creatures. What is an Emotional Vampire? An emotional vampire is someone who feeds off other people’s emotional […]