Category: Narcissists
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and What It Really Means If you’ve ever co-parented with a narcissist, you’ve probably seen this word pop up like clockwork: At first glance, it might seem like they’re just pointing out repeated behavior. But don’t be fooled. The word “again” is more than just a word—it’s a manipulation tactic. Narcissists rarely use language by…
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How High-Conflict Parents Shape Their Children’s Reality In high-conflict co-parenting situations, most people focus on the obvious fights—the court battles, the texts, the legal motions. But what often gets missed is the narrative that the narcissistic parent builds and reinforces over time. And make no mistake: It’s not just aimed at the other parent. It’s…
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Protect Your Child’s Emotional Safety and Empower Their Truth Co-parenting with a narcissist or high-conflict ex is emotionally draining. Their narrative—where they’re the victim, you’re the villain, and your child is caught in the crossfire—can feel like an unrelenting script. While you can’t control their words or actions, you can shape your response to protect…
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Are They Hurting Your Kids? High-conflict divorces and co-parenting with a narcissistic or chaotic ex can push you to seek solutions that minimize tension. One common suggestion—often recommended in custody forums, Facebook groups, or even by mediators—is to conduct custody exchanges at a police station. It seems like a practical fix, but police station custody…
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Purchasing a car for your teen is a major milestone, but for divorced parents, sharing this responsibility can spark conflict and complications. At Grey Rock Communications, we’ve seen how divorced parents buying a car for a teen often leads to disputes that affect both co-parenting dynamics and the child’s experience. Here’s why co-parenting vehicle ownership…
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Narcissistic Abuse in Custody Battles Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP) is a severe form of abuse where a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in a child for attention or control. When paired with narcissistic abuse in custody battles, this behavior becomes a dangerous tool for a narcissistic parent to manipulate their ex and maintain dominance.…
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Parental Alienation Narcissistic mother manipulation can turn a son’s natural protective instinct into a tool for parental alienation by narcissistic mothers. By playing the victim, a narcissistic mother manipulates her son to view his father as a threat, subtly alienating them and damaging the father-son bond. This emotional manipulation in co-parenting creates lasting rifts. Here’s…
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The Destructive Behaviors of the Narcissist Narcissists don’t engage with your emotions, thoughts, or words—they only pay attention to your actions, which they manipulate for their own gain. This article delves into the twisted mindset of a narcissist and sheds light on their destructive behavior. It’s useful for anyone trying to understand the harm narcissists…
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What Can You Do? Co-parenting with a narcissist is tough, and tools like Our Family Wizard (OFW) are designed to streamline communication and reduce conflict. But what happens when your ex refuses Our Family Wizard? This refusal can disrupt high-conflict co-parenting and harm your child’s well-being. Here’s why narcissists resist OFW, the consequences, and actionable…
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How They Destroy Reputations and Evade Accountability Narcissists are master manipulators who engage in moral sabotage, systematically dismantling their victim’s reputation and credibility. By the time the victim speaks out, their truth is met with skepticism or outright disbelief. This calculated smear campaign follows an initial charm offensive—a deliberate tactic to build trust before the…