Children of Narcissistic Parents---Empathic
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After all of the various "hells" connected with their up-bring, children of narcissistic parent(s) are often very empathic. They have suffered so much under the dominance of a grandiose false self, self absorbed, emotionally unavailable narcissistic parent. Yet---Surprise--They are capable of understanding on a deep emotional level what another human being is suffering. They can put themselves in this individual's place. I have seen this so many times in emails, by direct contact, in their writings, etc. Many of these children were able to make a clear discernment of the true nature of the narcissistic parent. Some were fortunate to have access to the non-narcissistic mother or father who gave them the love and affection they needed and deserved. However, there are instances in which both parents were narcissists. This is truly remarkable and commendable. These children fought all the way to maintain their individuality, their capacity for compassion, the ability to see through the delusion of the narcissistic parent and the vow that they would not travel the narcissistic road. We take heart and hope in these living examples of kind, empathic, psychologically grounded human beings. To learn about the narcissistic personality in-depth, visit my website:thenarcissistinyourlife.com
Linda Martinez-Lewi, Ph.D.
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Book: Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life
Email: lmlphd@thenarcissistinyourlife.com
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Ive managed to survive my very highly pathological family. All members are very covertly narcissistic both my parents and the golden sister and brother. I'm viewed as highly neurotic and mentally unstable. Ive brought a child up alone. My sister has even said im schizophrenic at times. I found the truth thank god. I am totally psychologically individuated from them, i always have been, thats why i was the target for the scapegoat role. I have empathy, bucket loads of it, i know myself totally. I am independent and autonomous. My only mental illness i owned was stressing and oh boy did i find out the source!!! Ive kept journals of everything, verbal abuse, projections and double bind situations they have sprung on me over the last few years. I kept it for my own sanity and strength. Its the truth!!! No child should grow up with narcissistic parents.
I knew i had to be a good caring mother when my son was born. His the best thing that ever happened in my life. Now his an adult i can see how happy and secure he is. He is a loving and empathetic person. He is free to study and choose what he wants to do for the rest of his life and is not struggling with panic attacks and sadness like i was at his age.
After my research and study i loved it when i came across your website and book on narcIssists Dr Linda Martinez, it was just the best validation ever. I feel so much better and stronger for it.
Empathy is very important but my family just did not have it, i spotted this so early in my life. My family just did not get it, my mother views empathy as a weakness. Any emotion was forbidden in that place, although the N family sure were aloud to all express their anger, apart from myself of course.
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