| Annie7676 |
| (old hand) |
| 12/27/06 11:50 AM |
Re: How do you deal with something like this-OT
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Right Debi, you can't tell them they need professional help. My mother is like a narcissitic personality. It was a very tough childhood I had plus she used to drink and I had a very rough childhood with her. For many years I was so angry at her....enraged is more true...but after my divorce and the counseling, and the self help books I realized that I had to let it go and just change the way I reacted. I understand totally about the going after the children, sometimes I felt like a she wolf protecting her cubs...I still do and my kids are adults.
I just encourage them not to let her get to them as these types just do not get it...can't let them get under your skin. It is hard for the kids that it is....but through your love and support they hopefully can get through it. Limited contact is best though and in a controlled environment if possible.
it is sad though....