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...
When you live with a cracked lens of perception, your reality is different from everyone else’s. What is a cracked lens of perception? According to Dr. Judy Rosenberg in her book, “Be The Cause: Healing Human Disconnect,” a cracked lens of perception is when...
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...
When I think of a narcissist, my mind produces a cartoonish image of someone staring in the mirror, stroking their reflection affectionately and constantly boasting their attributes to the world. However, narcissism doesn’t only affect cartoon characters. It lives in...
The term “helicopter parenting” comes from the notion that parents, like helicopters, hover over their children, monitoring and controlling their lives. Helicopter parenting is a form of emotional injury to your child. Unless your child is a full blown drug addict or...