This lists every single one of the tactics I was the victim of most of my life. How I wish I had known earlier.
By Dr. Perry, PhD
“Having a narcissistic parent is like living life as a human doormat.” ~ Anonymous
Children come into the world much like new-born ducklings ready to imprint on their caretakers. They are innocent blank slates waiting to learn the ways of the world. Like a bud on the vine, with proper care, children blossom and grow to be mentally and physically healthy adults. Unfortunately, we don’t get to choose our parents. While some of us end up with loving and nurturing parents, others will end up born to individuals who are incapable of loving and properly taking care of a child. It is estimated that up to 6 percent of the US population has narcissistic personality disorder and many of these individuals are parents.
Narcissistic personality disorder is a cluster B personality disorder recognized by the DSM-5 and is characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need…
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I can really relate to this Lucinda. Hope you are over it now. It’s so worth the effort. Best regards, Clare
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To a large extent yes Clare, but there are always the triggers that catch you unaware. And in my case, there are dozens of those!
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Yes, can so relate. Wish I would have understood what my mother was sooner.
But at least she’s provide an endless source of writing material.
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Oh yes Barbara I so agree! If I’d had a nice, loving cuddly Mum then I would probably have married a local boy and I would never have traveled and had more adventures with my Ex before settling down as a ‘normal’ person 🙂
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