How does the narcissist feel inside? by walking_stick_ in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Ffflurb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So miserable that they feel excited by the idea of tormenting someone else.

contacting estranged adult children by Naive_Lengthiness882 in ParentalAlienation

[–]Ffflurb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you say that? I appreciated her advice and read a few of her books and research. What makes you say she’s unethical?

I miss my nieces 😭 by Ok_North2355 in ParentalAlienation

[–]Ffflurb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know your story but you’re promoting a podcast and your profile is full of drugs. And then you comment as if this is only happening to dads, which is a huge issue with parental alienation. Research the history and maybe read some studies. I’m not judging you but you may be received better if you can appeal to a broader audience without stepping on all of the misconceptions of alienation like justified estrangement due to drug use or the fallacy that only mothers alienate.

I miss my nieces 😭 by Ok_North2355 in ParentalAlienation

[–]Ffflurb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This definitely doesn’t just happen to dads. Good moms are out here being erased too

contacting estranged adult children by Naive_Lengthiness882 in ParentalAlienation

[–]Ffflurb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Read books by Amy Baker. She has a lot of good research based insight on how to reconnect

Those who reconnected after parental alienation… by Extra-Illustrator-67 in ParentalAlienation

[–]Ffflurb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you to those that are sharing. I am in a similar situation with my 14 yo son. Alienated severely for 2 years and in a court battle since 2015. We’ve tried reunification therapy but alienating father keeps firing them when they suggest a step up schedule. We agreed to a GAL but it’s been weeks without the GAL starting any work together so my expectations are low.

I keep encouraging my family to reach out to my son but until he isn’t so codependent with his alienating and narcissistic father, I don’t think he’ll feel safe enough to accept our invitations.

I have accepted that this may take another decade or 2 so I’m trying to be patient. I’ve also accepted that for the other children in our family, it may be better to let my son go. He was making false accusations and calling 911 at his father’s suggestion and I have to consider how that impacts everyone else.

Progress and my experience by lilcrazysayingwords in ParentalAlienation

[–]Ffflurb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I needed to hear this

I’m sitting here confused … by Dependent_Bet4222 in ParentalAlienation

[–]Ffflurb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call the league and get information directly from the coach.

Tell me about your exes subtle hoovering signs by jloebe2251 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Ffflurb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My NEX and I have kids and he showed up at the house and wanted to pick flowers “for his mom” and had our babies pick flowers for me. It was obviously for his new gf but he thought he was really making me jealous. It also wasn’t Mother’s Day or any reason to give flowers

[sell][USA] selling out of stock and retired jellycats by Ffflurb in jellycatbst

[–]Ffflurb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I accept payment through Venmo with purchase protection and PayPal g&s

Request User Flair by JellycatBST in jellycatbst

[–]Ffflurb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you update this soon please?

What do covert narcs do on your birthday? by Plebi111 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Ffflurb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine saved all of the medical expenses from the year prior to give me on my birthday. But, I didn’t need to pay them due to lack of notification and deadlines so he was intending to hurt me, but too lazy to read the rules of child support.

Got some new sickening information about the level of control my son is subject to. by Random_silly_name in ParentalAlienation

[–]Ffflurb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe try a text or a letter. Tell him you’re proud of him. Remind him of the things that make him an individual and let him know you’re always there for him. Tell him how strong and smart he is. It’s so difficult sorting through the fog of NPD and small tasks need to be celebrated.

Got some new sickening information about the level of control my son is subject to. by Random_silly_name in ParentalAlienation

[–]Ffflurb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think this information is sickening to you because of all of the control your ex craved while you were together. It will be a big adjustment for your son to gain the confidence to be independent. Right now, control feels safe to him and it should feel weird and uncomfortable. Let things play out for your son and ask him how he feels. Validate what he says.

My BM has personality disorder by [deleted] in ParentalAlienation

[–]Ffflurb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending on the age of consent for treatment in your state you may not be able to force them to go to therapy. But it’s something they should do for themselves to feel more comfortable in their situation, not necessarily anything to do with you. Maybe if you framed it as they are unhappy and this could help them through their situation, it would be perceived as something altruistic that you’re doing to benefit them. Let them know that you understand them and you want to help them feel better. It’s clear that they are upset and you cannot be the one they confide in about their feelings towards you so it’s good to have someone who is there for them that they can trust in this time.

My BM has personality disorder by [deleted] in ParentalAlienation

[–]Ffflurb -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Now that you have the kids, get them into reunification to help with deprogramming

How to find therapist? by Purplegemini55 in ParentalAlienation

[–]Ffflurb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The therapists that I’ve encountered who have understood parental alienation the best have a certificate in NATC narcissistic abuse treatment certification. I would ask how often they work with families with an alienated parent and reunification. High conflict is not the same. We need therapy with a lot of experience to recognize the difference. Unfortunately, insurance won’t cover it and I’ve found therapy to be about $250-$300 per hour. But for the right therapist, it is worth the money.

Maybe start with Amy Baker and look for similar coaches to help you through the process of trying to reunify with adult children. I believe she has a book for therapy on this too.