06/12/2025
A narcissistic parent teaches
a child to shrink
so the parent can shine.
They demand admiration,
yet offer none in return,
turning love into a
performance instead of a refuge.
In their world, the child’s worth is measured by how well
they serve the parent’s ego,
not by who they truly are.
Every boundary
becomes an offense,
and every emotion
becomes an inconvenience.
But as the child grows,
they learn a powerful truth:
breaking free from a
narcissistic parent
is not betrayal
it is the beginning of
becoming who they
were always meant to be.