No one had a perfect childhood or perfect parents. But some, unfortunately, grew up with a narcissistic parent—a person so focused on themselves that they warped their kids's whole identity and sense ...

a licensed clinical professional counselor at Sage Therapy. Fortunately, there are ways to establish healthier dynamics. Here, Elizabeth Maranto, LCPC, a licensed clinical professional counselor at ...

Note: This is the second in a two-part series on gaining freedom from a destructive narcissistic childhood. The first part covered five essential tasks of healing from a narcissistic upbringing. This ...

Growing up with narcissistic parents leaves a mark that lingers long after childhood ends. It’s not just about dealing with difficult parents—it’s about unlearning survival tactics that once protected ...

The concept that adults go to therapy to complain about their parents messing them up is a tale as old as time. And yet? It's valid. "The foundation of who we are is laid when we are young," says Dr.