If you are an ACoN – an Adult Child of a Narcissist, you know all too well how destructive narcissism can be. This post is for you. Here, you will find support and advice from other adult children of narcissists. I understand what you are going through, and I hope my blog will help.
Abuse by proxy occurs when an abuser uses another person to abuse a victim on their behalf. This can be done for a variety of reasons, such as to avoid detection, to humiliate the victim, or to make the victim believe that everyone hates them.
When I was growing up I believed that my family was horrendously unique. I was sure it would be impossible to find another father who acted in as deranged a manner as mine did. It was painfully clear that he hated me and adored my brother, but I simply could not work out why. Then … Read more
If you are a daughter of a narcissistic mother (DoNM), you know the struggle all too well. You may have grown up in a family where your mother was always putting herself first and disregarding your feelings. She may have made you feel like you were never good enough, and that you could never please her.
When I was ten years old I met a little girl who was one year younger than I was. You know when they talk about love at first sight? Well, this was something similar. We looked at each other and recognized something in each other’s eyes. At that point in time we were both going … Read more
Adult daughters of narcissistic mothers often carry the burden of unresolved trauma from childhood into adulthood. This manifests itself through feelings such as guilt, shame, low self-worth, and mistrust in others.
Co-parenting with a narcissist can be a big challenge. They often have little regard for the feelings of others, including their own children
Dealing with a narcissistic mother can be difficult, but there are some strategies that can help make the situation more manageable.
Growing up in a narcissistic family can be hell on earth for daughters of narcissistic fathers (DoNF).
We all long to have strong and healthy relationships with our family members, particularly with our parents and siblings. However, sometimes this is simply not possible.
