Are you locked in a child custody battle with a narcissist? It may be your ex or maybe even your child’s toxic grandparent. If so, you need to know exactly how to approach this situation to give you the best chances of getting custody. Defeating the narcissist in court is all about knowing who you’re […]
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How to Forgive Your Parents for Abuse (When They’re Not Sorry)
If you have a history of abuse from one or both of your parents, you might have wondered at some point: should I forgive them? It’s hard to live your life with those emotional scars. You’ve probably struggled with feelings of unworthiness, low self-esteem, depression, resentment, anger, and maybe even rage. You’ve indulged in self-medication. […]
6 Types of Parents Who Don’t Love Their Children
We all assume parental love is a given, but that’s a myth. Parents who don’t love their children are more common than we think. If you grew up with one of those parents, you went through unimaginable pain. Every child has a vital need for a genuine, loving connection with the parents (especially the mother). […]
How to Deal With a Difficult Parent: 7 Strategies to Keep Your Sanity
Do you have to deal with a difficult parent that robs you of your sanity? It could be your biological parent, a stepparent, or, perhaps, a toxic in-law, but the effect they have on you is the same: hurt, confusion, disappointment, anger, and desire to withdraw. This article will discuss how to deal with difficult […]
10 Ways a Narcissistic Grandmother Can Harm Your Children
In fairy tales, a grandmother is a warm and fuzzy creature that acts as a mentor to the young protagonist. She is a silver-haired benefactress full of wisdom and kindness (think: fairy godmother). But what if your kids’ grandmother is more like the witch from “Hansel and Gretel?” You might be dealing with a “difficult” […]
20 Heartbreaking Signs of a Manipulative Mother
Manipulators come in all shapes and sizes. However, there is something particularly painful and twisted about a manipulative mother. A mother-child bond is sacred. For many of us, motherly love is the only truly unconditional, pure love we will ever experience. So when you have a mother who is manipulative, withholding, and cruel, it flips […]