It's Not Just Your Parent. It's Your Whole Family System.
About this episode
The episode discusses how growing up with a parent who has narcissistic or borderline personality disorder affects the entire family system and the challenges faced during healing.
In this episode, Torie breaks down why dysfunctional families are so resistant to change, what actually happens when you bring new boundaries and skills back into your family, and why the pushback you're experiencing is not a sign you’re doing things wrong. Listen to learn: What sets a healthy-ish family apart from a dysfunctional one Why your family's behavior can get worse when you start growing Why pushback is not a sign you're doing something wrong How to stop letting...
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