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Published Jan 27, 2023

785: Living with Aplomb in Spite of a Monstrous Mom | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi delve into the impact of family trauma, offering insights for healing from a narcissistic parent's damage, and discuss strategies for overcoming depression at work, along with techniques for improving personal relationships by addressing past issues and insecurities.
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  • Healing

    Healing from family trauma involves acknowledging deep emotional wounds and seeking support. emphasizes the importance of taking space from toxic family members to gain mental and emotional clarity. He notes, "This woman is a monster. We know this, right? She's deeply troubled. She abused you, she neglected you, she diminished you" 1. adds that reenacting trauma can be a coping mechanism, but it's crucial to pull back and work through these issues in therapy 2.

       

    Recovery

    Recovering from family trauma is a challenging journey that requires confronting painful memories and seeking validation. Gabriel Mizrahi3. This underscores the importance of prioritizing one's own healing over familial expectations.

       

    Influence

    A narcissistic mother's influence can profoundly affect an individual's life choices and self-perception. and discuss how such a parent can create a sense of powerlessness, even in highly accomplished individuals. Jordan notes, "He can kick it with a queen, but he can't tell his crazy self-obsessed mom to F off" 4. They also explore the conflicting nature of a parent who can adopt a child yet treat them cruelly, emphasizing the complexity of such relationships 5.

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