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    Child of narcissistic parents

    Thank you. My mom is far more insidious than my dad. She will brainwash, lie, manipulate, cry -- whatever it takes to get sympathy. Growing up, my narc father was always traveling for work plus my mom played the role of victim of his abuse so I latched onto her and never my father. As a result...
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    Child of narcissistic parents

    Thats a great point and I completely agree. I'll be more clear -- I can cut him out based on his actions and history but since I'm not a narcissist I still feel sad when I see bad people cry. They're not mutually exclusive. I will not allow him to be a part of my life but I'm also just curious...
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    Child of narcissistic parents

    My apologies. Yes, I am in counseling for CPTSD as a result of ongoing childhood trauma caused by both parents having extreme NPD. They have not gone to counseling but both my counselor and my sister’s counselor are confident in that diagnosis. I asked the question bc I am finally at a place to...
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    Child of narcissistic parents

    I have a question about a reaction from my narc father. I grew up in a highly dysfunctional family. I’ve always known my parents were crazy but it’s only recently that I became aware of NPD. I’m an adult with my own family and only now has the veil been lifted for me and my sister. We both...
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