Enabling fathers of narcissistic mothers creates a whole next level of trauma in children, which will end up playing out in their adult lives in a multitude of negative ways. I always knew that my dad was the ‘good’ guy in my parents’ relationship; however, I was also acutely aware that he did not have […]
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If you’ve recognised that you’re dealing with a narcissistic adult child, you will need to have some strategies in place to protect yourself. The first step is to understand that anyone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is not going to change without years’ worth of intensive therapy, which has about a 1% chance of happening.
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Narcissistic mothers are solely programmed to think of themselves as the centre of the universe and that includes seeing themselves as being more important than their own children. The narcissistic mother’s ego cannot accept any truth outside of, “I am perfect, I am superior, I am a Goddess.” This is the only way she can
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Growing up with a covert narcissist father is confusing. Externally they seem helpful and self-effacing, yet there’s a deep undertone of selfishness that is often more apparent in the home than when out in public. They are very good at playing the victim and using guilt to get their family members to do what they
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Children, when they are young, are inherently selfish as that’s how they get their needs met. In fact, it’s normal for kids up to around age 3 – 5 to be extremely selfish (narcissistic). This is where the roles of their environment and caregivers teach them to begin looking outside of themselves and consider the
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Narcissism is a mental health disorder where the person believes themselves to be far superior and more entitled than everybody else on the planet. The person lives in a fantasy reality, which goes beyond mere desire but is the only reality they are psychologically able to accept. Having a narcissistic sibling is no easy feat
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Narcissistic fathers can be controlling, manipulative, aggressive and have extremely unreasonable expectations. Growing up in an environment with a narcissistic dad can be a tough experience. If you’re pondering whether or not your dad is a narcissist, there’s a good chance that he might be. Take the ‘Is My Dad a Narcissist?’ quiz to find
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Narcissistic mothers are renowned for being overly controlling, jealous (particularly of their daughters) and self-absorbed with an inability to regulate their emotions healthily. The outcome of being raised in a household with a narcissistic mother is someone with low self-worth, trust issues, codependency, anxiety and depression among many other symptoms. Unfortunately, the long-lasting effects will
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Narcissistic mothers are overly critical and extremely self-centred whereby ‘love’ is delivered and taken away with many terms and conditions. They do not have the ability to care for their daughters in the same loving way that a healthy mother can. Some of the results of such a traumatic childhood include anxious or avoidant attachment
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How narcissists treat their parents can vary depending on the individual dynamics. However, just because it’s the narcissist’s mum or dad that we’re talking about, it doesn’t mean they will be any less narcissistic. Narcissists often display specific behaviours and attitudes towards their parents that can be a mix of admiration, manipulation, exploitation and/ or
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