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Many lifetime burdens are placed on children growing up in narcissistic families. The roles placed on them cause a lifetime of problems.

Exploring the question many ask: what causes narcissistic personality disorder, and if good parents can raise children who develop it?

Narcissistic parents often manipulate their relationships with their children in ways that can leave deep emotional scars.

Emotional child abuse in narcissistic families is a criminal act of domestic abuse that goes largely unnoticed.

Narcissistic families are marked by a lack of empathy and a need for control. Steps toward freedom signify your strength and resilience.

Learn how to deal with narcissists by watching their strategies and using them, ultimately helping you take control back in your life.

This post examines twelve excuses frequently used to justify staying in abusive, narcissistic relationships.

We cannot fool ourselves into thinking that children will do as we say, not as we do. Our actions speak volumes louder than our words.

Narcissistic hoovering is a common manipulation tactic used by individuals with NPD to regain control over those they’ve distanced from.

Narcissistic mothers are not loving, comforting, protective, supportive or reliable. They are far from the idealized version of a mother.

A compassionate and compelling perspective, one not commonly considered, to help targeted parents cope with difficult emotions and guilt.

The long term effects of narcissistic abuse sets children up for a lifetime of and a plethora of frustrating issues in adulthood.

Have you ever asked yourself, "What the @#$%? is wrong with my family"? Are you confused by the bizarre behavior of your family members?

Are you an survivor of abuse who cannot let your resentments go without first confronting your narcissistic abuser? Ten things to know.

The abuse you suffered was severe. Though invisible to the eye, narcissistic emotional abuse can be far more damaging than physical abuse.

The narcissistic family, unlike conventional families, are neither devoted nor cohesive. They are dictatorships; not democracies.

Very little has been written about the plight of sons with narcissistic mothers. That is grossly unfair to the thousands of men who suffer..

Emotional incest isn't just a concept; for sons of narcissistic maternal emotional incest it's a painful reality.

Toxic parents can leave deep scars leading to the question: Do we still need to honor and respect our parents despite their harmful actions?

Twenty-five suggestions to help you be strategic in safeguarding yourself and aid you in managing the narcissist in your life.