Understanding Your Narcissistic Parent

Knowledge is power.

I know.

Why should you understand them right?

They never understood you!

But knowledge is power.

Understanding the motivations and hidden meanings behind narcissistic behaviour can help you cope.

But not only that.

Understanding can help you manage your relationship, minimise stress and take your life back.

Sounds too easy?

Well the bad news is that it probably isn’t completely straightforward. Nor is it likely that you will be able to make an instant difference. But it is worth developing the skills so that you can protect yourself and negotiate better outcomes.

Managing a relationship with a narcissistic parent is a change and learning process that can take a while to implement.

Boundaries

This is a biggie.

Your narcissistic parent will not want you to implement boundaries, or even have any.

You will most likely be insulting them by saying no. They will express personal hurt and dismay when you refuse to listen to their tales of victimisation and for not being at their beck and call 24/7.