Family estrangement is shameful. You have to stick with your family no matter what. Blood is thicker than water. Those are the typical things people say (or think) when they hear about cutting ties with a close relative. But estrangement from a family member is surprisingly common, and it’s becoming less of a taboo discussion […]
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21 Gut-Wrenching Lies You Learned From Your Narcissistic Parent
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 […]
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. […]