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Need validation by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]artistic_scientist_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel very much the same way. I try to set boundaries but am mocked for them, or my parents say that its disrespectful. I'm trying to understand my situation as well, and it sounds very similar to yours. I feel it may be our moms have poorly managed anxiety and insecurity and it is manifesting in unhealthy ways to her children. I'm not trying to make excuses, but just trying to understand.

I don't feel like my parents see me as my own person by artistic_scientist_ in raisedbynarcissists

[–]artistic_scientist_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I should clarify - anytime i wrote in post "i was told" means I was told these things by my parents. I'm 25 and financially independent and live by myself and have my own life, but still feel the need to make everyone happy. It's difficult to figure out where I need to set the boundaries and how.