5 Ways of Dealing with Narcissistic Parents During The Holidays
The holidays can be a beautiful time of connection, but if you're dealing with narcissistic parents during the holidays, that same season can feel overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally draining. The dynamics inside a narcissistic family system are unlike anything...
Healing The Inner Child Who Was The Target of Parental Narcissistic Abuse
When you grow up with a narcissistic parent, the wounds run deep, and they don’t disappear when you become an adult. Beneath the surface lives the part of you that learned to hide, to please, or to stay quiet to survive. That part is your inner child, and they’re...
How Are Food, Mood, and Narcissistic Abuse Connected?
Did you know that food, mood and narcissistic abuse are connected? The food you eat can directly impact your mood, energy, and emotional wellbeing, especially if you grew up in an environment shaped by narcissistic abuse. When you understand how food, mood, and trauma...
How To Reparent Yourself After Parental Narcissistic Abuse
A narcissistic parent is a disappointment at best. As Dr. Ramani Durvasula says, if you had a narcissistic parent, you’ve been robbed. Robbed of a great childhood. Robbed of a mind that’s present and supportive of self. Robbed of self-expression, self-esteem, and...
The Invisible Adult Child of Narcissistic Parents
In narcissistic family systems, there are four roles that narcissistic parents place their children in. Common roles include the golden child, the scapegoat, and the invisible child. In this episode, I will talk about the characteristics of the invisible child and...
