Did any of you have a narcissistic mother and father?

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Did any of you have a narcissistic mother and father?

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You are probably 100% correct. I disassociated with mom and brother a few months back, I was extremely happy,only to be drawn back into their world when mom had a non serious health issue. It is a struggle to call mom once a week. A therapist would more than likely tell me to distance myself and I have already done that. The damage is something I have to work through and probably never will get completely over. Maybe a professional would have some answers. Thanks for your input.

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My initial response: BLLLEEEEHHHHHHYYYYIIIIKKKKEESSSSAAARRRGGGGGG!!!!!!!!
(That would be = YES!)

It's my mother, though. My dad is much more balanced, but my mother definitely would fall into the narcissistic category. They are both still alive and I am the medical POA so it will be interesting to see how this progresses.

For me, it was definitely counseling but more so the 12 step programs I attended that really helped (Alanon and ACOA) me learn how to stay sane in a not so sane environment. Just reaching out and asking the questions is really the beginning of the healing. I would encourage you to keep sharing and keep seeking support. I think it's pretty impossible to get through this on your own.

Hang in there and keep reaching out!!

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I had two narcissistic parents although others have stated they lean more toward being sociopaths. It's not easy and I've decided to have nothing to do with them. However, they decided to "steal" or "buy" my adult sons and one of them has caved in and decided to start a huge fight over nothing with our family and go to the so-called dark side where he will be financially rewarded. I think that no matter how hard we try to get over such parents by being good parents ourselves, it's a legacy of pain that crosses over many generations.

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Madge; I would find myself a therapist. Doesn't really matter in the end what their training is, social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist or licenced mental health counselor. the important thing is to find someone you trust and feel comfortable talking to. This is not a journey you should take on your own, even with the help of books and friends. My best to you.

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