Unfollowing Mum Ep49 F.O.G - Fear, Obligation & Guilt: a narcissistic parent's toolkit
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Mar 12, 2024 Explore FOG - Fear, Obligation & Guilt, and how toxic narcissistic parents use it to manipulate children. Learn about the lasting effects on identity and relationships, including difficulty in setting boundaries and suppressing empathy.
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FOG: A Narcissist's Toolkit
- FOG stands for Fear, Obligation, and Guilt, a tactic used by narcissistic parents.
- Recognizing FOG helps understand parental manipulation and its impact.
Taxi Incident
- Harriet Shearsmith recalls her mother putting her in a taxi after she said she wanted to live with her dad.
- This instilled a fear of abandonment, a common tactic of narcissistic parents.
FOG and Emotional Safety
- Inconsistent emotional safety leads to fear, obligation, and guilt dominating children's behavior.
- Toxic parents weaponize these emotions to control their children.