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Ever feel like your sister secretly plots against your happiness? I get it. Growing up, my narcissistic mom gave my sister the golden child treatment. But while she was showered with affection and admiration, her path to adulthood wasn’t exactly paved with roses. Now, my older sibling is jealous of me, her friends, and anyone … Read more
Ugh, sisterly love, right? Sometimes it’s sunshine and giggles, other times it’s a full-blown thunderstorm of jealousy. Yeah, that sums up my experience with my sis. Growing up, she was the golden child, while I, well, let’s just say I marched to the beat of my own drum. So, imagine her surprise (and let’s be … Read more
We all dream of having picture-perfect sibling connections. But what if reality throws you a curveball, and they become the source of your stress? Having a difficult relationship with a sister is no walk in the park. Trust me, I would know. I grew up with a narcissistic mother who viewed my sister as her … Read more
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
