The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom

by Shari Franke

So where does that leave us? How do we deal with the Rubys of the world? How do we balance empathy for the wounded person behind the narcissistic mask while protecting ourselves and others from the damage they can cause? I don’t have all the answers, but I do know that awareness is a start. Understanding that narcissism is a complex disorder, not just a label for selfish people, is crucial. And recognizing fawning as a trauma response, not just people-pleasing, is equally important. And while all that is happening, protecting the children; regulating or outright banning family vlogging for the questionable exploitative practice that it is would be a great start.

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