The post Dealing With a Narcissistic Sibling: 10 Necessary Steps appeared first on Toxic Ties . Dealing with a narcissistic sibling is no walk in the park. Here are 10 ways to change the relationship dynamic and protect yourself from emotional harm. Are you suffering in your relationship with an emotionally abusive sibling? Dealing with anarcissistic sibling’s behavior is difficult in itself. Setting a new precedent in the relationship to protect […] The post Dealing With a Narcissistic Sibling: 10 Necessary Steps appeared first on Toxic Ties ..read more

The post 10 Signs You Have a Narcissistic Sibling appeared first on Toxic Ties . This post outlines Narcissistic Personality Disorder and describes 10 signs you may be dealing with narcissistic sibling abuse. Are you struggling in your relationship with your sister or brother? We’re all bound to have tiffs with our siblings now and then. But if your relationship with your sibling has been draining, volatile, or painful for […] The post 10 Signs You Have a Narcissistic Sibling appeared first on Toxic Ties ..read more

The post Daddy Issues in Women: Signs and Healing Tips appeared first on Toxic Ties . Daddy issues…when you hear the term, what comes to mind? Do you see an emotionally erratic woman? Or maybe someone promiscuous, insecure, needy? Along with “damaged goods,” “daddy issues” is one of the most offensive things one can say about a woman. It’s a way to make light of her history of trauma. It’s also […] The post Daddy Issues in Women: Signs and Healing Tips appeared first on Toxic Ties ..read more

The post 10 Common Character Traits Imprinted by an Abusive Parent appeared first on Toxic Ties . Do you ever wonder why you are the way you are? Why do you do the things you do? Why is it so hard for you to lead a “normal” life, unburdened by mental struggles? You might be surprised to learn that character traits you thought were personal flaws aren’t actually your fault. They could […] The post 10 Common Character Traits Imprinted by an Abusive Parent appeared first on Toxic Ties ..read more

The post 7 Steps to Healing After Child Sexual Abuse by a Grandfather appeared first on Toxic Ties . Did you experience sexual abuse at the hands of your grandfather? Over the years of writing this blog, a number of women shared with me their stories of being sexually abused by their grandparent. At first, these stories stood out as bizarre and shocking. But the more I learned, the more I realized that grandfather […] The post 7 Steps to Healing After Child Sexual Abuse by a Grandfather appeared first on Toxic Ties ..read more

The post Why Is Intrafamilial Child Sexual Abuse So Hidden? appeared first on Toxic Ties . Over the past decades, there’s been a growing awareness that intrafamilial child sexual abuse — or incest — is not a rare and isolated issue. It’s a widespread problem that corrodes society, leaves countless children traumatized, and destroys lives. However, it is still a highly taboo, obscured topic. In this article, we will look at […] The post Why Is Intrafamilial Child Sexual Abuse So Hidden? appeared first on Toxic Ties ..read more

The post 11 Most Psychologically Damaging Things You Can Say to a Child appeared first on Toxic Ties . Have you ever wondered if the things you habitually say to your child are psychologically damaging? I think we’ve all wondered that. And at times, we all feel like bad parents. But how do we know when we’re crossing the invisible line between acceptable and harmful? I remember one instance when I had a particularly […] The post 11 Most Psychologically Damaging Things You Can Say to a Child appeared first on Toxic Ties ..read more

The post Child Sexual Abuse: Risk Factors and Red Flags appeared first on Toxic Ties . Any type of child abuse is reprehensible. But child sexual abuse is unspeakably evil because it destroys the child’s innocence — the most precious thing children possess. And like any true evil, it is cloaked in silence and secrecy. This post intends to shed some light on the issue. It will discuss what child sexual […] The post Child Sexual Abuse: Risk Factors and Red Flags appeared first on Toxic Ties ..read more

The post Why Your Enabler Father Didn’t Protect You From Your Narcissistic Mother appeared first on Toxic Ties . Did you grow up with a narcissistic mother and an enabler father? If so, you probably have conflicting feelings about him. On the one hand, you feel a certain closeness and even sympathy for him. After all, narcissists are incapable of healthy relationships, so they’re often abusive to their spouses as well as their children. […] The post Why Your Enabler Father Didn’t Protect You From Your Narcissistic Mother appeared first on Toxic Ties ..read more

The post 10 Signs Your Narcissistic Mother is an Emotional Vampire appeared first on Toxic Ties . If you have a narcissistic mother, chances are, she’s also an emotional vampire. Just like mythical vampires, emotional vampires are parasites that feed on others. Here are 10 signs that your mother might be one of these parasitic creatures. What is an Emotional Vampire? An emotional vampire is someone who feeds off other people’s emotional […] The post 10 Signs Your Narcissistic Mother is an Emotional Vampire appeared first on Toxic Ties ..read more