Relationships

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

Do you sometimes feel like you’re juggling the world’s expectations with your own wobbly sense of self? Like there’s a constant tug-of-war between feeling loved and feeling unseen? Children of narcissistic parents experience a range of symptoms that may or may not have shaped their adult self. If your dad happened to be a master … Read more

Ever feel like your childhood was more reality TV than home sweet home? If so, you might be part of the not-so-secret club of daughters raised by narcissistic fathers! A narcissistic parent can leave some invisible baggage on their children, like souvenirs you didn’t ask for. From self-doubt that sticks like glitter to people-pleasing superpowers … Read more

Dad. The grill master, the pun-slinging jokester, the man who taught you to ride a bike. But sometimes, behind the laughter and backyard barbecues lurks a darker reality: narcissistic father abuse. It’s a suffocating dance of manipulation, criticism, and emotional neglect that can leave you questioning your own sanity and worth. You crave his approval, … Read more