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Tag archive: self defeating
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In the narcissistic family there is a hierarchy. It begins usually with either a matriarch or patriarch, most commonly known as the head of the family. From there, there is a pecking order of partner and children in which everyone has their roles. The head of the family dominates others through either overt or covert…
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“Guilt is what I feel when I think about the consequences of what I’ve done. Shame is what I feel when others think about the consequences of what I’ve done.” Darren Magee The Power of Shame Shame is a very powerful and at the same time an uncomfortable emotion. It is something we experience when…
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Growing up in a dysfunctional family where one or both parents are or were affected by addiction, for example alcoholism, can leave some people stuck at an earlier developmental stage in their lives. Sometimes because they haven’t learned to manage and process thoughts and feelings appropriately as adults. Some have said it feels as if…