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by Beth McHugh
Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:07 am
Forum: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Topic: Welcome!
Replies: 6
Views: 9276

Re: Welcome!

Hi Grizelda, the process of detaching from our mothers is very difficult and painful and slow -- because we are asking a lot of ourselves. Who would want to voluntarily give up hoping or mothers would love us? So take it slowly and don't be discouraged if it takes a while. Nothing permanent happens ...
by Beth McHugh
Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:21 am
Forum: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Topic: Welcome!
Replies: 6
Views: 9276

Re: Welcome!

Hi Grizelda, If you still feel a connection to your mother, even when it's an unpleasant one, then it means that there is still a need that is unfulfilled. When you are truly free emotionally from her you will mostly feel indifference -- not fear, or a deep seated need for things to be different, or...
by Beth McHugh
Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Topic: Welcome!
Replies: 6
Views: 9276

Re: Welcome!

Hi Grizelda! Good to hear from you. Yes, it must be difficutl dealing with your mother on your own -- so much better to have someone to talk to. And as NPD is not exactly widely publicized it is easy to go your entire life without realizing that there is something actually psychologically worong wit...
by Beth McHugh
Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:02 am
Forum: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Topic: The role of fathers when mother is a narcissist
Replies: 13
Views: 17671

The role of fathers when mother is a narcissist

Welcome again! If you are an adult child of a narcissistic parent you might be interested in reading my latest article on the role of the other parent in your life. It's quite common for children of narcissists to idolize their other parent, and this is natural since the child needs to feel that the...
by Beth McHugh
Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: Asperger's Disorder
Topic: Welcome!
Replies: 0
Views: 14629

Welcome!

A big welcome to those readers affected by Asperger's, either directly or through family members. Please feel free to ask questions, read the articles on Asperger's and chat with each other. Often it helps to know that you are not alone in any given situation and this forum has been set up specifica...
by Beth McHugh
Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:28 pm
Forum: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Topic: Welcome!
Replies: 6
Views: 9276

Welcome!

Hi to all readers. If you would like to post questions about NPD or simply talk among yourselves please feel free. Dealing with a narcissistic parent is a very stressful life problem and often results in illness withing the affected adult child. But it also helps to know that you are not alone, and ...
by Beth McHugh
Wed May 27, 2009 4:21 pm
Forum: General Mental Health Issues
Topic: Welcome: Please read before posting
Replies: 0
Views: 14648

Welcome: Please read before posting

Welcome all! The purpose of these forums is to provide a supportive place for people to discuss their experiences with mental health issues. Whether you have suffered from an illness yourself or have been impacted by the suffering of a friend or family member, please feel free to share your thoughts...