Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Challenges, Strategies and How to Support Your Children
Co-parenting with a narcissist can be a big challenge. They often have little regard for the feelings of others, including their own children
narcissist father
The children of narcissistic fathers grow up in families where they experience fear and are starved of unconditional love. The impact is devastating, but there is hope.
The 6 Survival Strategies used by Narcissistic Family Scapegoats
Narcissistic Family Scapegoats develop different survival strategies as they navigate the chaos and dysfunction caused by the narcissist.
Going through the stages of grief for my lost childhood
It might feel like the grief is a never ending tunnel, but eventually you will reach the light at the end. And when you do, you will find that you are stronger than you ever thought possible.
Is the Golden Child destined to become a Narcissist?
Golden Children have learned that the only way to get love and attention is to be perfect.
The Devastating Impact of Childhood Trauma on Substance Abuse in Adulthood
Studies have shown that there is a strong link between childhood trauma, substance abuse and addiction in adulthood.
Enmeshment in Narcissistic Families – Trapped in the Narcissist’s Toxic Web
Enmeshment can occur in any type of relationship, but it is particularly common in families with a narcissistic parent.
Parentification – The Role of the Parentified Child in Narcissistic Families
Parentification is a term used in psychology that refers to the role of a child in a family where the roles of parents and children are reversed. In this type of family, the child often takes on responsibilities and tasks that should be carried out by parents. This can happen in different ways, and have different effects on the child.
The Narcissistic Family Scapegoat
In a narcissistic family there is always a scapegoat who gets used as a trash can for all the narcissist’s negative emotions and frustrations.
Sons of Narcissistic Fathers (SoNF) – The Damage It Does and How to Heal
If you are a son of a narcissistic father (SoNF), then you know the pain of constantly feeling like you’re not good enough. You may have spent your life trying to please him, only to be met with criticism and abuse.
Narcissistic Family Roles: The Complicated Dynamics of Narcissistic Families
There are four main roles in narcissistic families – narcissist, enabler, golden child, and scapegoat.
