When we think about a narcissist, the image that pops into mind closely follows that of the Greek myth of Narcissus. In the myth, Narcissus was a self-obsessed, boasting, haughty man. His demise came when he found a pool that reflected his face perfectly, so perfectly...
Realizing that you have been abused by a narcissist is hard enough. Building a sense of self after the fact can be even harder. Although it is an uphill climb, the hike is worth what is at the top of the mountain. Finally looking at the world through your own lens and...
In a quote by Dr. Judy Rosenberg, she states that “narcissism is consuming. It sucks the air out of the room.” When a victim is being manipulated by a narcissistic abuser, especially a parent, it can feel like they’re falling down a hole. They exploit their victim by...
In a healthy parent-child relationship, the parent works to meet the child’s needs. The parent gives the child proper care and attunement as a newborn and the child grows to be a healthy and independent adult. Children can look back fondly on a childhood full of love...
Painful wounds of childhood can result in defense mechanisms such as unhealthy fluctuation of emotions. If one has trouble controlling their emotions, this can have a negative effect on one’s quality of life and relationships. Borderline Personality Disorder is a case...
A child cannot grow into an emotionally healthy adult without empathy from their primary caretaker. When a parent is narcissistic, they are not capable of having empathy for their children. Day by day, they suck the life from their child who is so willing to give and,...
