Growing up as the family scapegoat wasn’t a walk in the park. The constant criticism, manipulation, and isolation at home left me with some deep scars that messed up my self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. In fact, if it weren’t for therapy, I’d probably still be carrying that heavy baggage around. If you’re going through ... Read more
I always thought I was destined to be the family’s perpetual scapegoat, taking the blame for everything. But, one day, I realized that being my family’s punching bag was not something I wanted to continue, and I decided I’d had enough. I confronted the stigma, questioned my role in a narrative not of my making, ... Read more
Like many of you, I have found myself trapped in the web of a narcissistic family. Here, every twist and turn seems to revolve around the ego of one or more family members. And within these challenging dynamics, the concept of scapegoating takes on a particularly toxic form. It’s the blame game, an intricate dance ... Read more
Living with a narcissist in the family is an emotional rollercoaster that tests your resilience daily. Believe me, I know, and growing up it sucked big time for me. It was a horrible experience that I wish no one would have to go through when I went through. It is a journey where you’re the ... Read more
Growing up, I found myself entangled within the complex web of my narcissistic family structure. It was a constant battle between my authentic self and the unrealistic expectations set by my mother, who believed that success and beauty were the sole currencies of worth. I was constantly exploring, striving for independence, and resisting conformity, a ... Read more
Growing up, I had a unique perspective on the world, one shaped by the challenging dynamics of having a narcissistic parent. You see, I understood from an early age that my mother’s values and beliefs didn’t align with reality. Her obsession with beauty and her unrealistic expectations made me feel like the black sheep. Yet, ... Read more
My mother is a relentless force of nature. Her every move is driven by her own unwavering belief in the power of beauty and her pursuit of a life where everyone exists to serve her needs. Her values seemed unrealistic to me, and our disagreements were a constant in my life. But what troubled me ... Read more
Growing up, I navigated a challenging family dynamic where the term “family” often sounded “complicated and stressful”. The heart of the issue lay in the fact that my mother has a perspective that values beauty and personal gain above all else. This made me the quintessential black sheep, a wanderer unbound by rigid rules. When ... Read more
Learning how to deal with narcissist parents can be an emotional battlefield, a journey I’m well-acquainted with. Raised by a mother whose values often seemed worlds apart from mine, I had a very hard time trying to meet her unrealistic expectations growing up. But as the perceived black sheep in the family, I learned to ... Read more
After years of dealing with a narcissistic parent, I discovered a powerful and transformative strategy that allowed me to regain control of my life. Sometimes, the most effective approach is not to resist their games but to master them. In this journey, I learned firsthand how to turn the table on a narcissist, using their ... Read more
