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How Childhood People-Pleasing Behaviors Impact Parenting: Exploring the Influence of Narcissistic Upbringing
People-pleasing behaviors learned in childhood, especially as a child of a narcissistic parent, can influence how one parents their own children. Children of narcissists often learn to suppress their own needs and desires to cater to the emotional state and demands of the narcissistic
Empty Nest Syndrome and the Shadow of Narcissistic Upbringing
Understanding the Double-Edged Struggle for Mothers The transition to an empty nest can be a poignant milestone for any parent. It's that point in life when one's children, having reached adulthood, leave the home to forge their own paths. While the empty nest phase
Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse: Reclaiming Your Identity with Professional Guidance for Recovery
Introduction Narcissistic abuse is a deeply traumatic experience that can leave lasting scars on a person's self-esteem, mental health, and overall well-being. Victims of narcissistic abuse often find themselves stripped of their identity, constantly doubting their worth, and struggling to regain their sense of
Feel Like You Are Addicted to Your Narcissist?
The inconsistent behaviors of a toxic relationship produce a potent cocktail of addictive hormones. Oxytocin (AKA the “Love” hormone) is the bonding hormone released during cuddling, hugging, sex, massage, and other forms of touch. Dopamine is the happy hormone. It is released when someone
What’s the worst type of narcissist?
I often get asked which is the worst type of narcissist. I feel like this is kind of like asking which type of fish smells worse once it’s rotten. They’re all terrible. I will say, however, that the “Covert” or “Fragile” might tip the
Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse (SoNA) Support Group
So many of us have had the experience of no one seeing the whole picture of our experience in our relationship with a narcissist. Because people do not understand the intricacies and insidiousness of the narcissist’s behavior, we can feel unsupported and unheard. While
