If you have a narcissistic parent, you probably grew up with your parent’s lies and delusions. You were systematically gaslighted, devalued, and dismissed until you lost any sense of what’s true and what’s not. It’s time to set the record straight. Here are the most common lies narcissistic parents tell their children, and what the […]
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Narcissistic Mother: Low Contact or No Contact?
Do you have a narcissistic mother? Are you at your wits’ end about how to deal with her? Alex Burgemeester from The Narcissistic Life explains how to keep your mother at arm’s length, be it low contact or no contact. Dealing with a narcissistic mother is emotional and mental torment. You can be subjected to […]
10 Signs Of an Angry Grandparent (And How to Talk to Your Kids About It)
Does your child have an angry grandparent? Then they’ve probably incurred their wrath at some point in their lives. Even if the grandparents are not unleashing on grandchildren, they may be constantly bickering with one another, having unpleasant, nasty fights with other family members, and generally using anger as a habitual response. This isn’t setting […]
Coping With a Narcissistic Mother: 9 Tips to Heal the Damage
Coping with a narcissistic mother is no walk in the park. She loves to push your buttons. She also believes she has to break someone down in order to get her way. So dealing with her is a nightmare. Still, there are some coping strategies you can adopt in order to handle your mother better […]
5 Devious Tactics Your Narcissistic Mother Uses Against You
A narcissistic mother is a master of covert warfare. She’s so good that half the time you’re not even sure what’s going on. But you’re smart. You’re catching on. Here are 5 manipulative tactics a narcissistic mother uses to get under your skin. 5 Tactics Your Narcissistic Mother Uses Against You 1. Silent Treatment The […]
Gaslighting in the Family: 7 Ways to Fight Back
Do you have a toxic family member who habitually dismisses your experience or recollection of events? That’s called “gaslighting” — a tactic used by emotionally abusive people to rewrite history, avoid accountability, and make you second-guess yourself. Who Is the Gaslighter In Your Family? It could be your parent (gaslighting is typical of female narcissists), […]