I'm glad I found this video. In the past few years I was with my mother, I was forced into that parenting role as described. I was forced to have to listen to HER problems, clean up after HER, do the grocery shopping with barely any money because most of it was spent on either gas or cigarettes or both, being yelled at when the food I could afford wasn't up to HER standards. I could go on and on but the point is that I had a mother who had neglected my emotions and made me feel guilty whenever I tried to say something or express myself.
Growing up, I could always feel like something wasn't right. I didn't know what it was but now I do. I was the victim of narcissistic abuse. I have CPTSD that stems from the manipulation, emotional incest, and abuse that has been inflicted upon me. I also struggled to find my sense of identity, now I have a better idea of who I am. Point is, I grew up with a very manipulative mother, it sucked, I was always made to feel guilty about something. It made no sense. Now looking back, it does.
Glad I watched this video. Very helpful.
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