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 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...
Five Destructive Beliefs Narcissistic Parents Hold

Five Destructive Beliefs Narcissistic Parents Hold

Why you should watch — Narcissistic parents operate from negative beliefs that are damaging to their children. These negative core beliefs will fuel the rage, anger, shame, guilt, jealousy and envy of the narcissistic parent, creating adult children who have...