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When Your Child's Grandparent is a Narcissist

17 Jan 2009 02:38 PM

I am a single mom of a 2-yr. old son and a small business owner. I have a father that demonstrates all of behaviors consistent with people with NPD. My mother is passive, but was perceived years ago as "the good parent". My relationship with my entire family has been strained since I have had my son and many very negative feelings have surfaced. I, suddenly, am trying to deal with how badly me and my sisters were treated. We were raged at, demeaned, terrorized, hit, knocked down, isolated, cursed at and baited against each other. My parents response to my confronting my mom has been to try to ostracize and shame me. My response has been to distance myself. I feel sad that my son really does not have healthy grandparents to enjoy. I currently do not call and my father (NPD) emails to catch up.