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 narcissistic 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
If your dad shamelessly one-ups your every accomplishment to be the center of attention, I won’t be shocked if you think your father is a narcissist. As a child of a narcissist mom, I get it. But what I’m curious about is the sons on the other side of the coin, those raised by fathers ... Read more
