The concept that adults go to therapy to complain about their parents messing them up is a tale as old as time. And yet? It's valid. "The foundation of who we are is laid when we are young," says Dr.

No one had a perfect childhood or perfect parents. But some, unfortunately, grew up with a narcissistic parent—a person so focused on themselves that they warped their kids's whole identity and sense ...

One of the biggest signs of having been raised by a narcissist is that you come to believe that love is conditional, based on ...

Brielle grew up in a household where love was conditional and validation was scarce. Her parents, consumed by their own needs and desires, were quick to criticize and slow to offer praise. From a ...

Those who have an extreme competitive streak may have been raised by parents with toxic narcissistic traits, psychologists have warned. Being a chronic people pleaser is another telltale sign that a ...

If you’re contemplating divorce from someone you consider a narcissist, you’ve probably heard conflicting advice. Some sources warn that mediation is doomed to fail with such difficult personalities.

This story discusses child abuse. If you are a child being abused, or know a child who may be facing abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 422-4453, or go to ...