Day One I didn’t expect to feel this much grief. For months, maybe even years, I could see this day coming. I had been preparing
Tag: narcissistic family dynamics
The Day Generational Access Ended
Today is the day. Not someday. Not “one day when I’m stronger.” Not after one more conversation. Not after one more chance. Today. Today, I
Coddled and Neglected (My Brother and Me)
My Brother And Me I have two sisters and one brother. Of my siblings, I am the oldest. Although all of us grew up within
Exhausted By Parental Narcissism
Each time I have distressing conversations with my dad, I must remind myself that my feelings are absolutely valid, especially given the patterns of manipulation
My Dad’s Quest for Me To End No-Contact With My Mother
My mother is battling a serious health issue and is apparently at the ending stage of her life. Maybe I’ve grown immune in some way,
When The Scapegoat Goes No-Contact From Their Narcissistic Family
When the scapegoat of a narcissistic family goes no contact, several dynamics within the family can shift, often intensifying the dysfunction: For the scapegoat, going