I am the only child of two narcissists. My mother is an overt/histrionic/ off the charts narc with sadism and my father is a covert narc who is withdrawn, angry and mean in old age. I am no contact due to their disturbing behavior towards me. I am now 53 and they are 76 and 84. I was told my parents were narc when I was 12. I have spent my adult life going to therapy, to learn how to deal with my C-PTSD, clinical anxiety and depression. Therapists say I've been severely abused, and I know that. Despite that, I have built my own business, traveled and had a decent life. I chose not to marry or date after 40 due to choosing narcissistic partners. If you need a study participant, let me know. I've spent my life fighting hard to keep going and hope all of this can help others somehow.
Carolyn M
Carolyn M