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
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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
The narcissistic family is a cult.
A narcissistic family shares several similarities with a cult, primarily in the way it functions to control, manipulate, and isolate its members. Here are the
The Narcissistic Family Structure
A narcissistic family typically has a hierarchical structure where the narcissistic parent(s) maintain control and dominance over the family dynamic. The roles within the family