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.
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How to Deal with Your Narcissistic Sibling: Tips for Protection and Self-Care
It is normal to want to have a close and loving relationship with your brothers and sisters, but sometimes this is not possible. If you have a narcissistic sibling, it is important to take steps to protect yourself from their toxic behaviour.
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 Narcissist and the Enabler – A Match Made in Hell
Enablers are often characterized by their unwillingness to set boundaries with the narcissist and their need to please them at all costs. They usually have low self-esteem and feel like they can’t survive without the narcissist in their life.
The Horror Of Being The Narcissistic Family Scapegoat
When I was a child I knew that my father did not love me. I could tell that he adored my brother, but as soon as he looked at me his face hardened and his eyes became slits full of hate. Initially I thought it was because I was not enough. Not good enough. Not … Read more
Breaking the Intergenerational Cycle of Family Abuse
The intergenerational cycle of family abuse is a pattern of violence, abuse, and neglect that is passed down from one generation to the next. This cycle can occur within families, as well as between intimate partners. The cycle of abuse often begins with one person exerting power and control over another. This may be through … Read more
My Father was a Narcissist
When I first realised that my father was a narcissist and that his personality disorder was the underlying cause of all the inexplicably horrible things that happened to me as a child, I cried tears of relief.
