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It’s never easy to cut someone out of your life, especially family. But when their toxicity is turning your life into a living nightmare, cutting ties is sometimes the only way to save yourself. Trust me, I’ve been there. My sister was a master manipulator who left me emotionally drained and confused. But guess what? … Read more
For many, sisterly bonds can be magical. For me, though? Not so much. Growing up with a narcissistic mom and a golden child sister was, well, let’s just say not exactly a Hallmark movie. But after years of navigating a less-than-ideal family dynamic, I’ve found ways to protect my well-being and reclaim my sanity. And … Read more
Do you find yourself walking on eggshells around your sister, trying to avoid her wrath? Yep, me too. Thanks to my narcissistic mom, my sister and I were basically estranged siblings. She pitted us against each other, labeling her the golden child, and me, the scapegoat. But guess what? I was able to find my … Read more
Having a brother or sister can be amazing, but sometimes they can also be…well, toxic. Like, instead of harmless squabbles over the remote, it’s more like navigating a minefield of negativity. Trust me, I get it. My sister, let’s just say, isn’t exactly sunshine and rainbows. Plus, growing up with a narcissistic mom who sees … Read more
Remember those childhood squabbles with your sis? While sibling rivalry is normal, there’s a line where it turns toxic. I know this firsthand, having grown up with a complicated family dynamic. My sister, once the golden child, seemingly had it all: beauty, success, and Mom’s unwavering approval. But things shifted in our 20s and 30s. … Read more
Do you sometimes feel like you’re playing a messed-up game of hot potato, where “hot” is a narcissistic parent’s disapproval, and you’re always the one left holding the bag? Trust me, I get it. My sister is the golden child in our little dysfunctional family, while I am the one who gets the blame for … Read more
As a child of a narcissist myself, I understand the pain of living in a world where one parent’s love feels more like a spotlight scorching your self-worth. But my cousins faced a different heartbreak: their narcissistic father abandoning them to start a new family. I’ve witnessed firsthand the deep scars it caused, which made … Read more
Wondering what it’s really like dating the daughter of a narcissistic father? It’s tricky. Now, you and I both know that love is messy, but when narcissism is involved, it gets a whole lot messier. I’m not saying I’m an expert. However, growing up with a narcissistic mother myself, I know the dance of tiptoeing … Read more
For some, the term “daddy dearest” doesn’t always paint the rosiest picture. Being raised by a narcissistic parent who prioritizes their reflection over their feelings can leave daughters feeling like a supporting act in their grand drama. I get it. I was the queen of the scapegoat parade for years, dancing to my narc mom’s … Read more
Ever wonder how to heal from a narcissistic father? As an adult child of a narcissist mother, and with cousins who dodged a bullet (or several) with their narcissistic dad, I get the struggle. The walking on eggshells, the constant gaslighting, the feeling of never quite measuring up – it’s enough to make you wonder … Read more
