Narcissistic Parent: How to Heal When Dysfunction Felt Normal | Mickela : #181

When dysfunction is all you know, it can feel normal.

For Michaela, growing up with a narcissistic father meant fear, control, walking on eggshells, protecting her younger siblings, and even parenting her own parents. For years, she didn’t realize how unhealthy her family dynamics were. It wasn’t until she encountered healthy families that she began to see how different love could look.

In this episode, Michaela shares how those relationships helped reshape her understanding of family, love, boundaries, and healing.

We talk about:

• Why unhealthy family dynamics can feel normal when you grow up inside them
• What it’s like growing up with a narcissistic and controlling parent
• How healthy families and mentors can show you a different way to love
• How to stop carrying responsibility for everyone around you
• Why forgiveness doesn’t always require reconciliation

If you grew up with a narcissistic, abusive, or deeply dysfunctional parent and want to build something healthier, this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned

Free Guide: 7 Ways to Work Through the Pain of Your Parents’ Divorce
Book: It’s Not Your Fault
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