As humans, we are programmed to seek love and validation. That need is especially strong during childhood, when we are still forming ideas about who we are (“self-schemas”). But if you had a narcissistic parent, these needs likely went unmet. As a result, you keep seeking that validation from your parent — whether consciously or […]
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Top 10 TV Shows Featuring Narcissistic Female Characters
You can read books on narcissism. You can listen to academic lectures. But what’s more fun than learning how narcissists act and think by watching your favorite TV shows? Here are 10 of the most hilarious, outrageous, and memorable narcissistic female characters on TV. 1. Arrested Development: Lucille and Lindsay Bluth Arrested Development is a […]
Why Narcissistic Mothers Are Jealous of Their Daughters
For most mothers, a child’s success, fortune, or good looks are a source of pride and joy. But in narcissistic mothers, it arouses envy and resentment because they see their children, particularly their daughters, as competition. This article discusses why narcissistic mothers are jealous of their daughters. Did you know that in the original version […]
Moving Away From Family: How to Handle the Guilt Trips
Are you moving away from family and can’t handle the guilt? Are your parents going out of their way to make you feel like you’re the worst person on earth? I know your pain. My husband and I are planning to move to another state. We’ve lived in California most of our lives, and we […]
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 […]
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 […]