If you think one of your parents might be a narcissist, you’re in the right place. In today’s episode, Leanne Cameron, a therapist who has 50 years of experience with narcissistic parents in both her personal and professional life, will walk us through five behavior patterns that these types of parents typically engage in.
They create a family narrative that enforces loyalty through guilt and enmeshment. (00:00:44)
They place the burden of their emotional well-being and needs on their children. (00:11:05)
They show little respect for personal boundaries, ignoring the autonomy and individuality of family members. (00:20:36)
They foster competition and insecurity within the family to enjoy the resulting drama and chaos. (00:29:59)
They present a charming persona to the public, contrasting with their behavior at home. (00:41:20)
