Should I Go No Contact with my Narcissistic Parent?

Should I Go No Contact with my Narcissistic Parent?

Deciding whether to go no contact with a narcissistic parent is not a simple yes-or-no question. For many adult children of narcissists, it’s one of the most painful and confusing decisions they will ever face. You may feel torn between protecting yourself and...
How Are Food, Mood, and Narcissistic Abuse Connected?

How Are Food, Mood, and Narcissistic Abuse Connected?

Your Gut and Your Past Are More Connected Than You think 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...
How To Reparent Yourself After Parental Narcissistic Abuse

How To Reparent Yourself After Parental Narcissistic Abuse

You’ve Been Robbed — But You Can Heal 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...
The Invisible Adult Child of Narcissistic Parents

The Invisible Adult Child of Narcissistic Parents

What Is the Invisible Child in a Narcissistic Family? 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...