Narcissism has become a catchall label for a range of frustrating behaviors. Here are some misconceptions about what it means ...

Parental estrangement is more common than you think. Mental health professionals share signs of toxic parenting and coping ...

Growing up around narcissistic people will have a lasting impact on a person. It impacts the way they view themselves and it makes it difficult for them to foster healthy relationships with other ...

Growing up with narcissistic parents is rarely easy. Even realizing and admitting that our parents are narcissists can take decades. We may wonder why we don't feel seen or why we continue to attract ...

Navigating a relationship with narcissistic parents can be a lifelong challenge. Whether you're just starting to recognize the patterns or have been dealing with them for years, the strategies you ...

Children of narcissistic parents often over-apologize as adults, feeling guilty for setting boundaries or responsible for others' emotions, due to learned behaviors for maintaining peace during ...

This story discusses child abuse. If you are a child being abused, or know a child who may be facing abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 422-4453, or go to ...

Not all children with narcissistic parental figures grow up the same. Here’s why the roles assigned to them matter. All children have basic emotional needs that their parents are meant to fulfill.

What if the guilt you’ve harbored for decades was never yours to begin with? Here are four ways narcissists guilt-trip you. Having a narcissistic parent growing up or being in a relationship with a ...