How I survived a narcissistic parent and reclaimed my life.

Growing up under the influence of a narcissistic parent is a quiet trauma ~ one that hides in plain sight. To the outside world, my life looked "normal". Inside, I was constantly walking on eggshells, trying to meet impossible expectations, earn conditional love, and keep the peace in a home built on manipulation and control.

Narcissistic parents often rewrite reality. They gaslight, shame and use emotional manipulation to maintain control. As a child, I internalised the belief that I was never enough. My feelings were invalidated. My boundaries didn't matter. I learn to self-abandon just to survive.

The healing didn't begin until adulthood, when I finally recognised the patterns. I stopped excusing the abuse and started prioritising my truth. Therapy and self-reflection gave me tools, but it was deep self-love and radical honesty that truly transformed me.

I rebuilt my identity piece by piece, learning who I was beyond the roles I'd been forced to play. I discovered boundaries, reconnected with my intuition and started trusting myself. I gave myself permission to live without guilt or fear ~ and I found freedom in that.

Today, I help other women do the same through Rooted Radiance. Because survival is just the beginning ~ thriving is the goal. And you don't have to do it alone. You can learn how I survived a narcissistic parent and reclaimed my life.

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