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What happens when a narcissistic parent dies

It’s not as freeing as you think it is. But also — it is.

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E.B. Johnson
Jun 18, 2021
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It’s not as freeing as you think it is. But also — it is.

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by: E.B. Johnson

While the death of a narcissistic parent may seem like a release of sorts — it’s a far more complicated thing. When we our narcissistic parents leave us, it opens the door on all sorts of major revelations. These bring up complex emotions, and a…

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