Signs You Were Raised by Narcissist Parents

Growing up in a narcissistic family can have a profound impact on your sense of self and your ability to navigate the world. You may have been conditioned to believe that you're not good enough, that your needs don't matter, or that you have to be perfect to be loved. These beliefs can follow you into adulthood, creating a cycle of anxiety, shame, and emotional manipulation.

But there's hope. In this powerful video, we'll explore 7 common beliefs that people who were raised by narcissistic parents often hold. By recognizing these beliefs and understanding their origins, you can start to break free from the patterns that have held you back for years. If you're ready to take the first step towards healing and personal growth, this video is for you. It's time to let go of the legacy of narcissistic parenting and reclaim your life. Watch now and start your journey towards a brighter, more authentic future.

DISCLAIMER: This video is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition such as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Some of the information is based off personal opinion and experience. Please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional if you would like to discuss narcissism in your family.

Writer: Brie Cerniglia
Script Editor: Rida Batool
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Animator: Laurence "Tayup" Ilagan (New Animator)
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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[hilaryjimenez]

I feel so sad everytime I realize how wrongly I was treated

[markusfreund]

Some parents truly are their children's worst enemies.

[dharshansenthilkumar]

As someone with a emotionally and mentally abusive and narcisstic father, I can relate.

[drinasun]

I was raised by loving parents. It is so sad that some people aren't as lucky.

[hockeyfan]

I can relate to all of this. I was always told you can't do anything, you're not good enough, you'll never be anything but a loser

[Aan]

Timestamps
1). I'm not good enough 0:27
2). If I don't have your approval, I'm wrong 1:02
3). I am everyone's caretaker 1:51
4). I need to be more than I am 2:33
5). My priorities make me selfish 3:15
6). My emotions make me dramatic 4:06
7). I don't have anything to contribute 4:55

Hope this helps you out. Hope you have a nice day. 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[jaushg]

I had to pause this so many times. It's hard. I'm 34 and still dealing with the damage from having narcissistic parents.

[alinakhasanova]

I have a mom that is a narcissist. She is very controlling. And watching this I cried.that’s everything I believe.

[gracesss]

0:27 I'm not good enough
1:03 if I don't have your approval, I'm wrong
1:50 I'm everyone's caretaker
2:32 I need to be more than I am
3:14 my priorities make me selfish
4:06 my emotions make me dramatic
4:53 I don't have anything to contribute

[linnflame]

As a daughter of a narcissistic mother and enabling father I decided to spread awareness about this through my Youtube videos, if we become aware of it we can prevent the narcissistic trauma from being continued. Thank you for making a video of this. Growing up like this made me isolate for over a decade, not want to live anymore, not be able to be around other people, and allow others to use me. Finally I am winning back my life. I am worthy and I am allowed to be here.

[ChrisZoomER]

My parents were actually shamed for not teaching me to live according to the cruel beliefs discussed in the video, they were bullied for “being proud of having a defective child.” Some even went into a violent rage and demanded my parents to whip me with belt and started foaming of the mouth over the fact that I wasn’t aborted when in the womb. Why anyone dares to think that is completely beyond me…

[MagicalMelTheGreat]

I don't think my parents were narcissistic, but they've made me feel like I'm not good enough, called me dramatic for expressing emotions, made me feel like getting a B in a class wasn't good enough, made choices for me without getting my opinion, belittled my choices and engraved doubt.... sometimes I'm still scared to talk to my mom about certain things in fear of it being turned against me

I'm finally moving away soon though, it feels freeing

[jennrobi]

So grateful I survived this upbringing!

[Leviathan_]

My father has been like this for as long as I could remember. I learned too late what kind of a person he was and am still learning to live with the aftermath of all his psychological abuse and power hungry behavior. Unfortunately because I learnt too late I have a lot of his qualities and I’m truly afraid I’ll never shake them. I want to be better than him but every bad trait I have can be traced back to him

[bilalahmed]

This is true and explains a lot ! Especially, when your never good enough and often being put down. 😢

[TheGloriousKing]

"We're not just telling stories, we're changing lives"

[inaskad]

As raised by a narcisstic mother, I can totally relate, thank god i went low contact with her after it took me two years to heal, now Im totally free

[hconstant-]

yeah having narcisstic Mother i can confirm all these things are true. good thing that i had chance to stay away from her more than 2 years and got along with friends who really taught me how to be who i am and it is a right thing to do what i really want. These days i stopped talking with my mother about serious thing such as decision making, emotional conversations and talking about life. It just made my life much happier and more comfortable.

[AllyMcLesbian]

The story of my life, thanks to my father. I am nearing 47 now and did not start healing until after my father’s death when I was 40.

[Artretha]

I'm 40, now, and I wish to God that things like this had been much more common knowledge than it was when I was a young adult. Sure, at that time, I knew I had been mentally abused, but I couldn't really explain it all. Having this knowledge then would've really helped me in my healing journey back then, and I'd have accomplished a lot more in my life (like graduating from college, writing my novels, getting married/starting a family earlier). Still, thank you for posting things like this, so that hopefully, people who are now young adults can get the help they need.