For those who were raised by a covert narcissistic parent, my heart goes out to you. The pain you have endured is unfathomable. You should be applauded for surviving such a nightmare. Not only that though, you should be hugged and supported, given the space to heal for a while.
Being a target of a bully is traumatic. Especially if you are in a position where you cannot escape, a position of helplessness
To the world, this parent often looks amazing. They appear so invested in their kids, so caring, so loving. This is what they display publicly. In reality, they are overbearing, withholding, impossible to please, and crushing to your confidence and your spirit. Under such a parent, the child is just a shadow of themselves.
When children have a narcissistic parent, they are being parented by a bully. They cannot possibly escape this situation. They cannot make sense out of it, and they cannot reach out for help. Trying to get help often just makes the situation worse for them.
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