Does your dad shower you with praise when you succeed, then snatch it back with a snide remark? Does he guilt-trip you with “you’re the only one who cares?” Well, you’re not imagining things. Growing up with a narcissistic mom myself, I learned that these are some of the not-so-subtle signs of a narcissistic parent. ... Read more
Whatever your story, if you’re here, then you’re probably at a crossroads. Your dad’s getting older, the guilt whispers are coming in loud and clear, and you may be wondering: can I really go no contact with my elderly narcissistic father? The answer is as messy and nuanced as life itself. Going no-contact with a ... Read more
Let’s talk about dads. Not the grill-master, football-loving kind, but the ones who leave an emotional bruise instead of a high five. You know the type: the master of manipulation who can charm a roomful of strangers while leaving their kids feeling like shadows. I grew up with a mom who’s a textbook narc, but ... Read more
Do you often wonder if your dad held a lifetime supply of shade instead of sunshine? Like your proudest achievements were trophies he desperately needed to one-up? I get it. Growing up with a narcissistic mother myself taught me a thing or two about family dynamics. From the passive-aggressive put-downs to the suffocating need for ... Read more
Did your childhood feel like a zero-sum game, where your narcissist dad’s ego feasted on your emotional crumbs? If so, you’re in the right place. Trust me, I understand why you’re eager to learn how to defeat a narcissistic father. I spent years dodging emotional landmines disguised as conversations with my own narcissistic mom. Therapy ... Read more
Do you sometimes find yourself wondering what happens to daughters of narcissistic fathers? How does that whole “daddy dearest” drama shape who they become? Growing up with a narcissistic family member can feel like you’re part of a reality show where the rules keep changing. You question your reality, your self-worth, and maybe even your ... Read more
Were you chosen as the “problematic child” of your family? Do all family issues magically end up being your fault? Growing up as a scapegoat daughter of a narcissistic father probably turned your brain into a tangled mess of “Why me?” and “What did I do?” Yep, I’ve been there. Raised by a narcissistic mother ... Read more
Is your dad’s vocabulary stuck on “disappointment” and “failure”? Maybe he’s fluent in guilt trips and backhanded compliments? If so, you’re likely dealing with a narcissistic parent. The things narcissistic fathers say aren’t just head-scratchers. They’re weapons. But the real question is, why do they say it? And more importantly, how do we, the children ... Read more
Ever feel like your dad walks into a room and sucks all the air out? Like conversations turn into his solo stand-up routine, and your opinions are punchlines? If “daddy dearest” means something more than a cheesy ‘80s movie, you might be navigating the tricky terrain of a narcissistic father-and-son relationship. As a daughter of ... Read more
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a spotlight brighter than a Hollywood premiere, except all it reveals are your flaws while Dad basks in the applause? Yep, that’s life with a narcissistic father. But before you grab the duct tape to cover that spotlight (though, tempting, right?), let’s unpack the hidden damage. Below, we’ll uncover ... Read more
