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Growing Up in a Narcissistic Family - the Truth, the Lies & the Trauma

Growing Up in a Narcissistic Family - the Truth, the Lies & the Trauma

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Today we dive into what it's really like to grow up in a narcissistic family dynamic - where one or all of them have a wealth of narcissistic traits &/or NPD.

We cover:

  1. What it felt & looked like
  2. Gaslighting
  3. How you were treated
  4. What it did to you
  5. What happened if you upset them
  6. How to handle it as an adult
  7. Familial Stockholm Syndrome
  8. The Delusion Dome
  9. Your rights
  10. What healthy relationships offer
  11. Finding your voice
  12. Dark humour as creative therapy
  13. Advice on safety
  14. Knowing you're worthy of much more
  15. Becoming you again
  16. Healing
  17. Lots of Love


And much, much more.

In a Narcissistic Family - your compliance & their control was what they defined as "love" or "relationship." They trained you to believe that their COMFORT matters more than your well-being.

Let's get real together with a HOT take on a very HOT topic with some HOT Wisdom.


If you want to explore the dynamics that created narcissism and inequality, you can buy my book worldwide on Amazon:

"The Paradigm of Hierarchy" by Donna Veronica

Disclaimer: I am not a professional doctor or therapist - this is for entertainment purposes only & by listening you take full responsibility for your safety, wellbeing & actions.


If you're in Australia...

Health Direct:

"What can I do if I'm in an abusive relationship?

If you (or someone else) are in danger, or if you have been threatened, physically hurt or sexually assaulted, call triple zero (000).

If you think you are in an abusive relationship, or know someone who might be, get help now.

If you are currently experiencing domestic violence or feel unsafe in an intimate or family relationship, call the 24-hour National Sexual Assault, Domestic, Family Violence

Counselling Service on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

If you are in danger, protect yourself. Get out of the situation and call the police. Talk to someone you trust, whether it's a friend, family member or a counsellor, who can help you decide what to do next. Then come up with a plan — decide what to do the next time something bad happens."


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