

They become anxious, depressed, or angry when they feel rejected or even slightly criticized. Research has found that people with narcissistic traits have difficulty handling their own emotions. Parents with narcissistic traits have difficulty understanding and accepting their children’s feelings. The Emotional Inheritance for Women with Narcissistic Parents

Why do women with narcissistic parents often feel so anxious? Second guess themselves? Why do they disregard their own needs? If you’re a woman who has a parent with narcissistic personality disorder or narcissistic traits, then Caroline’s story might feel familiar. Worry keeps Caroline awake at night. Maybe she and Ryan should just elope. Already Trudy has told Caroline that if she invites her future mother-in-law to go wedding dress shopping with them, then Trudy is not coming. However, Caroline’s happiness comes with a warning: her mother, Trudy. She’s engaged to Ryan, a man she truly loves. Worryland: Familiar Territory for Women with Narcissistic Parents: Caroline’s diamond solitaire glitters on her clenched left hand.
