The desire for emotional support from parents is a natural and deeply ingrained aspect of being human. It is in fact built into our biology and physiology. It’s rooted in survival. Furthermore, this is intensely true as children but doesn’t disappear as we become adults. Additionally, as adults, we can feel the need for parental […]
In part 1, we dived into the first 3 tips to develop and strengthen your sense of self and trust in yourself. In order to develop an intimate relationship with yourself, you must get to know your inner world, your body, and how it connects with the outer world. Adult children of narcissists or emotionally […]
Being raised in a narcissistic family or by a parent with narcissistic tendencies or full-blown Narcissistic Personality Disorder can wreak havoc on a child’s emotional development. These children learn that their parents’ emotional needs come first. The impact is a child who must contort who they are to win their parents’ approval and have their […]
Tips From A Trauma Therapist for Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Parents Narcissistic wounding happens when you are not allowed to fully develop your true self-identity. This occurs as a result of your narcissistic parent’s excessive needs and expectations. Given the major influence of parents’ empathy on a child’s development of self-esteem, this can severely impact […]
Part Two: The Effects of Narcissistic Abuse From Parents on Adult Daughters The way parents respond to their children has a major impact on the child’s development of self-esteem and an internal sense of themself. If your parent is a narcissist, you likely are not allowed to fully develop your true self-identity growing up. This […]
Is Your Parent A Narcissist? This is part one of a three-part series regarding adult children of a narcissist. Do you think you were raised by a narcissist? Did communication with your parent growing up make you feel like you were constantly tiptoeing? Did you feel like you were walking on eggshells to avoid unfair […]
Encanto has truly taken the country by storm. Kids and adults are singing the songs. In many households, the movie has been on repeat for weeks. The film has inspired many conversations among friends, family, and community members, both online and otherwise. Discussions often center around the tragedy of Abuela’s life experience and the abuse […]