Tag: child abuse
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Narcissistic Control and Using a Child to Get It

People see a turned-off phone and think it’s just a phone. But when communication has been repeatedly controlled, limited, or used as leverage, it stops being about technology. It becomes about access. It becomes about control. Most people think control looks like yelling, threats, or obvious abuse. Sometimes it looks much quieter than that. Sometimes…
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What to Say to Your Child After a Narcissistic Parent Tears Them Down (And How to Repair the Emotional Damage)

One of the most painful parts of co-parenting with a narcissistic parent isn’t always the big moments. It’s the small comments that land like needles. A criticism about their appearance.A dismissive remark about something they’re proud of.A minimizing statement about their feelings.A negative opinion delivered like a verdict. Your child comes home quieter. Or defensive.…
