Growing up, I always had this feeling that something was off like love came with conditions. It took me years to realize I was dealing with a narcissistic parent, and even longer to understand how deeply it had shaped me. …
For years, I thought I was the problem. I was “too sensitive,” “too dramatic,” or “just imagining things.” At least, that’s what I was told over and over again. It wasn’t until I started learning about narcissistic behavior that everything …
There was a time when I thought phrases like “You’re overreacting” or “I was just joking” were normal parts of conflict. But something about how often I heard them and how they made me feel stuck with me. It wasn’t …