Narc Families

Growing up with an overly controlling, self-absorbed, narcissistic mother can be a pretty soul-destroying experience for a child. As you grow into your adult years, you know that you need to set boundaries in the hopes that she’ll stop trying to control who you are and how she expects you to live your life. Standing […]

Have you ever wondered how narcissists and pets fit together? It’s a very interesting topic, and while each situation is different, the common thread is always the same. Having narcissists in my life from the moment I was born to the flip side of getting divorced, I have witnessed the dynamics of narcissists and pets

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

Actions usually speak louder than words, but in this case, the things narcissistic mothers say will instantly unmask their true identity. You simply need to be able to read between the lines. Narcissistic mothers are largely controlling and will see their children as an extension of who they are. As a result, they expect their

Once you make your way into adulthood and eventually have kids of your own, it’s only natural to want your children to have fantastic grandparents who just love and adore them. Unfortunately, when it comes to a narcissistic grandmother, your children won’t have a beautiful, loving grandma in that person. And if it’s your mum

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

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

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

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.