Spotting the signs of a narcissistic family
Once you know, you can protect yourself.
by: E.B. Johnson
More and more of us are waking up to the reality that we are victims of narcissistic family. We are raised by these toxic individuals, and they imprint us and implant us with their toxic traits and behaviors. When we are the child victims of narcissists, we primarily learn how to make ourselves as small as possible. This is not a path to a good life. If we really want to be happy, then we have to face the truth, set boundaries, and find ways to free ourselves from the shadow of the narcissistic family.
Signs you’re in a narcissistic family.
Narcissistic families keep a lot of their secrets hidden for years. That’s thanks to pseudomutuality and their ability to project the images they need to project. Once we wake ourselves up with compassion, though, the symptoms are clear to see. From enmeshment and scapegoats and to one-sided attention and a demand for perfection — did you grow up in a narcissistic family? Facing the signs is the first step in freeing yourself onto a path of growth.
Toxic enmeshment
Enmeshment is one of the most common signs of a narcissistic family. This occurs when the natural bonds and boundaries are…
