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How Adults Can Get the Distance They Need from Toxic Families

New research describes how they cut the ties that bind. More

Trauma of Children Of Addicts & Alcoholics

In families with addiction, parenting is unreliable and unpredictable. There never is a sense of safety and consistency, allowing children to thrive More

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10 Tips That Will Help You Avoid Emotional Manipulation

Here Are Some Useful Tips On Recognizing And Defending Yourself From Different Emotional Manipulations: More

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The Only Working Way To Effectively Deal With A Narcissist In Your Life

The Only Working Way To Effectively Deal With A Narcissist In Your Life More

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Family Ties – When to Let Go

It is often challenging to make the decision to let go of abusive family relationships. This article is about when to make that decision. More

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10 Signs You Have A Toxic Mother-In-Law

Watch out for these red flags of a toxic mother-in-law More

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Why It’s Okay To Cut Toxic Family Members Out of Your Life

“You should never compromise your mental, emotional or physical health for the sake of tolerating a toxic family member.”
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The 5 Child Roles In Dysfunctional Families

In a two child family, most likely there will be a scapegoat and a golden child, but in larger families, there can also be a Lost Child, a Clown, and a Rescuer (codependent). More

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THE NARCISSISTIC PARENT

Don’t believe the parent who tries to convince you that you aren’t good enough. You are. Unfortunately, many will never recognize that they are the problem and not you. More

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4 Struggles Only People Who Come From Toxic Families Will Understand

Toxicity may result in pain and suffering for the family members. Most importantly, the victim of this toxicity may lead a life full of stress, anxiety, and insecurity. More

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Dealing with Toxic Family Members: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

In families where an individual has narcissistic tendencies (or exhibits behaviors of full blown NPD or malignant narcissism), reunions can transform into a nightmare. More