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Narcissistic Parents. The Complete Guide for Adult Children, Including 2 Manuscripts: Narcissistic Mothers & Narcissistic Fathers. How to Handle a Narcissistic Parent and Recover from CPTSD
Are you an adult daughter or son of a narcissistic parent? Here is some good news for you: breaking free is possible! You don’t have to spend your entire life as a victim. This book will inspire you to gain personal power, break free from toxic family dynamics, and build a new life aligned with your true identity.
Getting out of the orbit of a narcissistic parent requires overcoming strong resistance. You must fight against the mental and emotional manipulation of someone who has raised you and influenced you in the worst possible way since you were a child.
⚠ Narcissistic parents are more than emotionally immature parents! ⚠
Caroline Foster is on your side. In this unique easy-to-read fusion of her best books (Narcissistic Mothers and Narcissistic Fathers), she has distilled all the information and advice you need to take the hardest step toward emotional independence and self-realization: the first one. Narcissistic Parents is designed to inspire a transformative emotional reaction, without re-traumatizing. To help with understanding, it contains several numbered lists.
By reading Narcissistic Parents, you will
Understand all the reasons why your childhood was so traumatic
Learn how to deal with your narcissistic parent to disarm their manipulative and abusive behaviors
Become aware of all the dysfunctional beliefs and habits that were deeply rooted in you during childhood, and understand how to reprogram yourself.
Find out how to counteract the symptoms of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (emotional flashbacks, self-abandonment, critical inner voices, social anxiety)
Receive validation and encouragement.
...and much more.
⚠ If you are searching for the strength to free yourself from the mind control and emotional abuse of your narcissistic mother or father, this book is for YOU. ⚠
Whether you're the golden child weighed down by your parent’s expectations, or the scapegoat struggling with guilt and inferiority complexes, or the forgotten invisible child, this book can make a difference in your life.
Many victims of narcissistic parents read endless pages of theoretical information about narcissism, yet their situation remains unchanged. They don’t focus on themselves because the narcissist is constantly at the forefront of their thoughts and dominates their minds.
Caroline Foster's approach is different – she focuses on supporting and validating the victims' experiences, giving effective insight rather than providing tons of academic information about the narcissistic person.
⚠ Are you tired of people minimizing or denying your experience? If you feel like nobody has ever taken your side, you will find support and validation. ⚠
The solution is not forgiving or forgetting. You should understand your situation and work on your self-development in order to take back control of your life.
Even if you were born in the wrong place, and you grew up dealing with a narcissistic parent, you can leave the past behind and build a better future.
It's never too late: click the "Buy Now" button and start reading!
Getting out of the orbit of a narcissistic parent requires overcoming strong resistance. You must fight against the mental and emotional manipulation of someone who has raised you and influenced you in the worst possible way since you were a child.
⚠ Narcissistic parents are more than emotionally immature parents! ⚠
Caroline Foster is on your side. In this unique easy-to-read fusion of her best books (Narcissistic Mothers and Narcissistic Fathers), she has distilled all the information and advice you need to take the hardest step toward emotional independence and self-realization: the first one. Narcissistic Parents is designed to inspire a transformative emotional reaction, without re-traumatizing. To help with understanding, it contains several numbered lists.
By reading Narcissistic Parents, you will
Understand all the reasons why your childhood was so traumatic
Learn how to deal with your narcissistic parent to disarm their manipulative and abusive behaviors
Become aware of all the dysfunctional beliefs and habits that were deeply rooted in you during childhood, and understand how to reprogram yourself.
Find out how to counteract the symptoms of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (emotional flashbacks, self-abandonment, critical inner voices, social anxiety)
Receive validation and encouragement.
...and much more.
⚠ If you are searching for the strength to free yourself from the mind control and emotional abuse of your narcissistic mother or father, this book is for YOU. ⚠
Whether you're the golden child weighed down by your parent’s expectations, or the scapegoat struggling with guilt and inferiority complexes, or the forgotten invisible child, this book can make a difference in your life.
Many victims of narcissistic parents read endless pages of theoretical information about narcissism, yet their situation remains unchanged. They don’t focus on themselves because the narcissist is constantly at the forefront of their thoughts and dominates their minds.
Caroline Foster's approach is different – she focuses on supporting and validating the victims' experiences, giving effective insight rather than providing tons of academic information about the narcissistic person.
⚠ Are you tired of people minimizing or denying your experience? If you feel like nobody has ever taken your side, you will find support and validation. ⚠
The solution is not forgiving or forgetting. You should understand your situation and work on your self-development in order to take back control of your life.
Even if you were born in the wrong place, and you grew up dealing with a narcissistic parent, you can leave the past behind and build a better future.
It's never too late: click the "Buy Now" button and start reading!
151 pages, Paperback
First published September 27, 2019
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About the author
Caroline Foster
11 books23 followersI write books for people who are dealing with narcissists in various situations. I don’t write to display my knowledge or to brag about my credentials.
My books are simple and do not contain bibliographic references because victims of narcissistic abuse are not interested in academic works. They simply recognize the truth in what they read because they have experienced the topics of my books throughout their lives.
Dear survivor of narcissistic abuse, I genuinely care about you, and while healing isn't as simple as reading a book, I hope that my work will make a positive difference in your life. This is my ambition, and I wish you all the best.
Caroline Foster
My books are simple and do not contain bibliographic references because victims of narcissistic abuse are not interested in academic works. They simply recognize the truth in what they read because they have experienced the topics of my books throughout their lives.
Dear survivor of narcissistic abuse, I genuinely care about you, and while healing isn't as simple as reading a book, I hope that my work will make a positive difference in your life. This is my ambition, and I wish you all the best.
Caroline Foster
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December 6, 2019
Good facts and message but shockingly poor grammar! Okay, seriously, I haven't read many ebooks yet.....but I'm already noticing a lack of editing and proper word usage. Is it just a consequence of changes in how books are published and disseminated? I read one of the new Dean Koontz novellas and it was fine; just like the quality you expect when you get one of his books in print. Maybe certain publishers don't check manuscripts as well as they should?! It's very distracting and hard to ignore and the errors are so bad that some sentences don't even make sense. Is this what books are going to be like in the future?? I feel very worried about the impact to future generations and the English language.
November 9, 2019
Well researched and written.
Easily understandable and earily accurate. Signs symptoms, results and coping mechanisms are all covered. This epidemic must be brought to light so victims can break the cycle.
Easily understandable and earily accurate. Signs symptoms, results and coping mechanisms are all covered. This epidemic must be brought to light so victims can break the cycle.
June 15, 2020
Painful but eye-opening
I love how the author has such a detailed example and explanation of different dynamics between the child and the adult. Usually books that talk about narcissism only talk about Narcissistic parents but w/o the context of the different dynamics between a son and a daughter based on gender, because society is organized around many gender roles and stereotypes. It got me in tears and and choking when I was reading some of the symptoms of CPTSD and symptoms of narcissistic abuse. This book helped me realize the strong denial and rationalization I had within myself and the deeply seater internalization of the abuse I endured. A springboard for my journey to healing. Thank you to the author.
I love how the author has such a detailed example and explanation of different dynamics between the child and the adult. Usually books that talk about narcissism only talk about Narcissistic parents but w/o the context of the different dynamics between a son and a daughter based on gender, because society is organized around many gender roles and stereotypes. It got me in tears and and choking when I was reading some of the symptoms of CPTSD and symptoms of narcissistic abuse. This book helped me realize the strong denial and rationalization I had within myself and the deeply seater internalization of the abuse I endured. A springboard for my journey to healing. Thank you to the author.
November 27, 2020
Great read
I found my childhood in this book. I didn’t know. I found pieces of the story on my own. This book detailed what it’s like living with a narcissistic parent, and how to rebuild. Thank you to the author.
I found my childhood in this book. I didn’t know. I found pieces of the story on my own. This book detailed what it’s like living with a narcissistic parent, and how to rebuild. Thank you to the author.
September 4, 2020
Worth it
The hardest book I've ever tried to get through but if you need a starting point this is it. I feel like I was highlighting the while thing. I would highlight what I went through in yellow but then she would mention what healthy relationships looked like and I would highlight those in blue and do comparsions. It was so well written and I didn't make it through the first few chapters with a dry eye. I'm glad this book was written. Thank you.
The hardest book I've ever tried to get through but if you need a starting point this is it. I feel like I was highlighting the while thing. I would highlight what I went through in yellow but then she would mention what healthy relationships looked like and I would highlight those in blue and do comparsions. It was so well written and I didn't make it through the first few chapters with a dry eye. I'm glad this book was written. Thank you.
December 9, 2021
Terrible! Practicing psychology without a license. Many dangerous ideas here disguised with a little DSM manual thrown in.
By Ms. Foster's definition, nearly every parent would be toxic and all people would be cut off from their families.
Reading this and acting upon it without a licensed counselor could be dangerous to your psyche.
By Ms. Foster's definition, nearly every parent would be toxic and all people would be cut off from their families.
Reading this and acting upon it without a licensed counselor could be dangerous to your psyche.
February 18, 2021
Dedicating reading this to my mom who’s crazy and has ruined my life
October 6, 2021
Short and informative book. Besides some grammar issues, I think this was a very educational book. It describes narcissism, what it really looks like, and how it effects you. My only major complaint was bias. It's written to empathize with victims of the abuse, and the language suits that, but I wanted to know more about the narcissist scientifically. How do you actually heal from narcissism? How do you handle narcissists in power? How does it develop? Maybe I'm looking for a different book 😉. Id say this book is for people who suspect their parent had these tendencies and is meant as a resource to validate and heal from those experiences.
August 26, 2024
Книгата получава моите 5 звезди по няколко причини. Хареса ми необичайният стил - насечен, направо отсечен - директен, суров, право в посланието. Обикновено сме свикнали да има оправдания, обяснения, допълнителни фактори (не само по тази тематика, ами като цяло) - е, тук няма такива. Има факти, факти, факти и план за действие.
Полезно, на моменти плащещо четиво за всички засегнати.
За някой, който е живял по различен начин и в различна семейна среда, тази книга би звучала почти като нещо адско, направо неморално.
Полезно, на моменти плащещо четиво за всички засегнати.
За някой, който е живял по различен начин и в различна семейна среда, тази книга би звучала почти като нещо адско, направо неморално.
June 19, 2023
Life changing book for me. After I finished reading it literally felt like 20 pounds was taken off my back. I have been doing a lot of other work, but this book brought so much validation to my experience as a child stuck in a literal torture camp, it allowed me to stop blaming myself for the fucked up things my mother did to me, and when given the opportunity continues to. Highly highly recommend this read.
July 14, 2021
An interesting read. Very focused on the behavior of narcissistic parents and how those behaviors affect the children. I think the name complete guide is a little misleading because it is mainly an explanation of the signs of narcissistic parents. However, this book does offer some tips for self-healing in addition to promoting seeking professional help if you need it, which I think is important.
December 7, 2023
A good start
This book is a good start on the path to healing. It also serves as good reference when things come up. Not everything will be applicable to everyone but it’s validating of your experience as a child who grew up in this type of environment.
This book is a good start on the path to healing. It also serves as good reference when things come up. Not everything will be applicable to everyone but it’s validating of your experience as a child who grew up in this type of environment.
May 16, 2022
Cathartic
I would recommend the book to anyone who believes one or both parents are a narcissist. There is many insights in these pages. It will be a hard read at times but also healing. This book spoke to my experiences and was well written but also simply written.
I would recommend the book to anyone who believes one or both parents are a narcissist. There is many insights in these pages. It will be a hard read at times but also healing. This book spoke to my experiences and was well written but also simply written.
July 16, 2022
Excelente!!!!
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