4 Ways Narcissistic Fathers Cause Veiled and Enduring Damage to Scapegoated Children
Adult children of narcissistic fathers often feel deeply flawed
If you stroke a dog against the flow of its fur, how do you think she would feel? The chances are she would walk away. It’s not that it’s abusive, nor is it painful; it just doesn’t feel right or comfortable for the poor dog. It’s certainly not a gentle and nourishing touch!
Those of us with narcissistic fathers are like these dogs. Things just don’t feel right; our nervous system is constantly being stroked against the grain. And yet trying to articulate how we feel is often met with gaslighting from the father himself or minimising from our friends.
According to Cleveland Clinic, about five percent of the population have narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). A diagnosis for NPD requires healthcare providers to assess an individual on various topics; if they have five or more of the following characteristics, they are likely to have NPD.
Overinflated sense of self-importance - grandiose.
Constant thoughts about being more successful, powerful, smart…