Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse Lotus & the Enmeshed Narcissistic Family - Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Manipulation, Enmeshment, Coercive Control.
Nov 29, 2021
Lotus shares her gripping journey of enmeshment with her controlling narcissistic parents. Her story highlights the intricacies of emotional manipulation, revealing the fears and guilt that accompany such relationships. The discussion dives into the impact of military values on family dynamics and the challenges of navigating personal autonomy amidst parental control. Lotus’ wisdom and resilience shine through as she confronts societal biases and the complexities of reclaiming her identity, emphasizing the importance of community support in healing from abuse.
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Immigrant Family Pressure Dynamics
- Lotus describes her parents' immigration struggles and resulting family pressures.
- She explains the constructed family image hiding abuse and the strict military culture of her father.
Fear in Enmeshed Family Dynamics
- Lotus recounts how moving around and parental control hindered her independence.
- She shares how her friends' family dynamics highlighted the fear in her own home.
Control Disguised as Concern
- Controlling parental behaviors disguised as concern are actually methods of control.
- This control is less about safety and more about parental manipulation.