Anxiety, despair and depression
The Abandonment Depression
10,004 words, 53 minutes read time. The Abandonment Depression Adapted from ‘The Search for the Real Self’ by James F. Masterson If we have come from a narcissistic family, understanding…
The Role of The Scapegoat
Definitions of ScapegoatSomeone who is blamed or punished for another’s faults or actions.A person or thing that is blamed for something bad that someone else has done.The term scapegoat comes…
The Effects of Verbal Abuse
What is the definition of verbal abuse? Verbal abuse- noun.Very rude and offensive words spoken to another person.https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/verbal-abuse 'I Only Got Shouted At' Abuse takes many forms and some people…
The Trauma Bond
Many of us are familiar with the term ‘trauma bond,’ but what does it actually mean? How can we explain the feeling that many people have of being very unhappy…
Narcissists and Unhealthy Boundaries
Narcissistic Families and BoundariesWhat are Boundaries?A boundary can be defined as a barrier which separates two things. Healthy psychological boundaries between people mean that there is respect for others and…
Angry father turned away from the child. Sad child sitting on the floor.Vector illustration in a flat style
The Narcissistic Mother and Father
The Narcissistic Mother The narcissistic mother is cold, distant, unaffectionate, controlling, critical and jealous. She will not accept her child for who they are and will start to mould them…
