What is it like to live with a narcissistic parent?

Being raised by a narcissist can take a severe toll on your mental wellbeing. In public, these parents are viewed as perfect and loving. But behind closed doors, they rage, scream, and criticize. The parent will control the child’s life, be possessive, and view the child as an extension of the parent.

What is it like growing up with narcissistic parents?

Growing up with a narcissistic parent can leave the adult child feeling that they have very little to offer, even when the contrary may be true. Growing up, their talents and skills may have been downplayed, ignored, or co-opted by the narcissistic parent who will have felt threatened by their child’s skills.

How do I get over my narcissistic parent?

To begin your process of soul healing, you might like to do the following: Stop hoping that your narcissistic parent will change – you can never change them. Allow yourself to grieve the parent you never had. Understand that you have been raised to suppress and deny your feelings. Learn to take care of your own needs through the practice of self-care. Learn how to love yourself.

Can a narcissist be a good parent?

It is hard for people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder to be good parents because: They are low on empathy. They need to be the center of admiring attention. They are self-centered and continually focused on whether their own needs are being fulfilled by the children…

What if your parent is a narcissist?

Here are some of the main signs: They tried to control you through codependency They laid on the guilt thick They only loved you when you did what THEY wanted They liked to “get even” with you They never respected your boundaries They competed with you They “owned” your accomplishments They constantly lied to you They never listened to (or cared) about your feelings

What kind of parent does a narcissist make?

A narcissistic parent is a parent affected by narcissism or narcissistic personality disorder. Typically narcissistic parents are exclusively and possessively close to their children and may be especially envious of, and threatened by, their child’s growing independence.