When your Parent is a Narcissist: Take your Life Back (or, establish it in the ...
(WorldNews Health)

People who grow up in a home with a narcissistic parent tend to learn how to navigate life by using their parent´s feelings and moods as a guidepost. If the parent is happy, then the family can rest. If the parent is in a bad mood, then it is the family´s job to do something, anything, to fix the problem. In reality, the problem is within the narcissist him/herself. The narcissist´s unhappiness is not caused by his/her family members. However, children are explicitly and implicitly taught that they are responsible for their parent´s feelings. Because of this, the child of a narcissist grows up looking externally for his/her identity. This causes many problems for adults who have grown up...