Tag Archives: Narcissism

8 Signs You Were Raised By A Narcissistic Mother

“When you have a narcissistic mother, you have a mother who is unstable, you have a mother who has anger issues, you have a mother who is highly critical of you, you have a mother who is very defensive, you … Continue reading

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Your Father, You Say?

If my mother becomes aware of any reference to my father, however vague, she goes out of her way to steer the conversation around to hurling insults at him. This is how it’s been for 48 years and counting: Me: … Continue reading

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The Big Flick

If I were commissioned to write a movie script based on these years of my life this would be my rough draft. The longtime family bookkeeper – a wife and mother of 4 – steals her family’s entire savings. But … Continue reading

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A Strange Place To Be

“It’s no secret that narcissists don’t react well to rejection. When faced with rejection, they may try to conspire to turn everyone against you. If this happens, you may need to stand your ground and share your truth.” What Happens … Continue reading

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Kicking Up

In the late 70s I was working at the Pizza Hut in Ronkonkoma, NY. The pay was chump change, but I really enjoyed the few years I was there. My mother kept track of the days, hours and minutes I … Continue reading

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My Father’s Poison

Love blinds us. If it doesn’t blind us, it’s not love. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder characterized by a life-long pattern of exaggerated feelings of self-importance, an excessive need for admiration, a diminished ability or unwillingness to … Continue reading

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