Raised by Narcissists: How to Handle Your Difficult, Toxic and Abusive Parents

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'One of Britain's leading experts on narcissism' The TimesWas your childhood dysfunctional Was your parent more like a demanding child than a loving caregiverPerhaps your parent is a narcissist. Raised by Narcissists helps you identify parental narcissism and narcissistic abuse to understand the harmful dynamics at play in a toxic family environment - and shows you how to heal and move forward with your life. You will learn how to:- Manage an ongoing relationship with your parent, including going low-contact and no-contact- Address fractured family relationships- Combat inherited negative self-beliefs and unhealthy thought patterns- Break the trauma cycle to build a loving family of your ownOur childhoods shape us, but they are not a life sentence. Compassionate and practical, Dr Sarah Davies draws on clinical expertise and personal experience to acknowledge the complexity of being a narcissist's child and repair the damage from your upbringing.

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One of Britain's leading experts on narcissism . . . Davies has a fascinating mix of professional and personal perspectives on the boom in narcissism * The Times *
A leading psychologist * iNews *
A compassionate how-to guide which will ring legions of bells for anyone with dysfunctional or toxic parents -- Jonathan Maitland, author and playwright of How to Survive Your Mother
Sarah Davies draws from her personal experience and professional expertise to offer an admirably clear, comprehensive, and compassionate guide to recognising and healing from the wounds that narcissistic parents inflict. This book charts an empowering path from pain to freedom. I wish I'd had it when I was contending with my own abuser, and I'm happy that other survivors can benefit from its wisdom now -- Eamon Dolan, author of The Power of Parting
Praise for HOW TO LEAVE A NARCISSIST . . . FOR GOOD by Dr Sarah Davies * : *
If you have been the victim of a genuine narcissist, you don't need TikTok, you need a reliable, serious source of knowledge like Davies's book * Sunday Times *
I highly recommend reading How to Leave A Narcissist For Good -- Bryony Gordon * Telegraph *
In How to Leave a Narcissist For Good, Davies outlines a roadmap to recovery -- Habiba Katsha * Stylist *
To learn more about the drama triangle and other ways to recognise and end narcissistic abuse, read How to Leave a Narcissist For Good * The Gloss *
A narcissism expert * Daily Mail *

Author Bio

Dr Sarah Davies is an author, chartered counselling psychologist and trauma therapist who specialises in narcissistic abuse, co-dependency and related trauma. She is the author of How to Leave a Narcissist ... For Good and has been featured in publications including the Guardian, Daily Mail and Sunday Times.