We can’t choose the family we are born into, but we can choose to distance ourselves when it’s not safe for us. You are not being selfish, you are just avoiding toxicity and that is OK!
Growing up you were taught to love your family members without question. “Blood’s thicker than water”, you heard your parents say every time you and your sister bickered and argued …
Martyr complex, that’s the proper term. It means that you give up on something and neglect your own needs for the sake of someone else’s benefit. I know about it …
Why does my dad hate me? Hate is a strong word, but sometimes it feels like the only appropriate word to describe our feelings or others’ feelings toward us. At …
As a child of narcissistic parents, you were never taught that you’re allowed to have some space or your own opinion. Now it’s time to establish some boundaries with your …
Were you ever told off if you didn’t do house chores? I think everyone had the “joy” of bickering with their parents, especially in their teenage years. Pretty much everyone’s …
As a daughter of a narcissistic mother, you’ve been raised differently. All your life, you had this toxic relationship in your household that changed you completely. Even though you learned …
Children of narcissistic parents have grown up without empathy or support from their primary caregivers. You can just imagine how much that influenced them throughout their development. Things like these …
Have you noticed some signs your family doesn’t care about you? We often associate the word ‘family’ with love and care, but to many, it brings complex emotions to mind. …