When a narcissistic parent knows that you’ve seen through them, their predatory instincts awaken. They will try everything they can to stop you from separating and individuating. They call, bombard you with texts, emails, and more. If nothing works, they’ll drop letters at your doorstep, always trying to get you back, manipulate you, and make their presence known.
They may say things like, “How long will you keep ignoring me? The more you ignore me, the more I’ll show up.” They’ll push your boundaries, showing up on significant occasions like your child’s birthday with manipulative gifts, as if to say, “We’re still here, and we don’t care about your boundaries.”
2. They Will Blame Your Rescuer
A narcissistic parent will often blame the person supporting you in your healing journey – be it your spouse, therapist, or even social media. They’ll say things like, “Your spouse is trying to isolate you from your family because they’re jealous,” or, “Your therapist is brainwashing you.” They will project their own intentions onto others, making your support system the scapegoat.
Narcissists know how to play the blame game, making others look like the problem while portraying themselves as the victim. They do this because it’s inconceivable to them that their programming is no longer working on you.
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