Have a NARCISSISTIC ADULT CHILD? 21 Things NOT to Do

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Dr. Roberta Shader discusses strategies for dealing with narcissistic adult children, offering 21 essential 'don'ts' to help parents manage demanding and emotionally manipulative behavior. Key points include setting boundaries, not giving in to threats, and avoiding blame-shifting. Having a Hijackal adult child is confusing, infuriating, disappointing, and frustrating among many other things. (And, it's worse when your child creates children!) What you DON'T do is as important as what you do. Listen to this episode to hear 21 things to think about right away. If you can refrain from doing these 21 things, you'll be empowered and no longer feel like a hostage to the Hijackal's bad behavior. HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE: - Why learning to say no to a Hijackal is absolutely essential - No matter what old patterns you may have established, they can change - How Hijackals® want to insist that their bad behavior (if they ever admit they have any) is YOUR FAULT - Why these 21 things are HUGE and might take a while to put in place....AND, YOU'RE WORTH IT! - How you can give your life away to a Hijackal and why that's a very bad idea 04:49 Don't let them control you, respect yourself. 09:40 Don't give in, break the habit. 10:30 Seeking reciprocity, equality, and mutuality in relationships. 16:50 Don't expect reciprocity from narcissistic hijackles. 18:48 You can't make a Hijackal happy. 26:54 Reject their entitlement, stand up for yourself. 29:51 Hijackals are predators 33:33 Don't waste life on those rejecting you. 37:27 Self care is important, not responsibility for anger. 38:38 Reject Hijackals, establish equality, reciprocity, and mutuality. * * Remember, narcissists and other toxic people come in all genders and ages * * and toxic relationships can be at home, at work, at play... with your parent, boss, spouse, sibling, friend, co-worker. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am Dr. Rhoberta Shaler, The Relationship Help Doctor. Are you in relationship with a Hijackal? That's someone who consistently puts you down, love-bombs and gaslights you, creates confusion and chaos, and causes you to second-guess yourself? I can help you recognize, understand, and make decisions about those kinds of narcissistic behavior…and especially, how to keep yourself (and your children) safe and sane. No worries about where in the world you live. I work through private, secure video conferencing. So, we can certainly work together to figure a few things out. You can reclaim your personal power. Keep watching my videos on YouTube to find strategies for changing your relationship dynamics. CONNECT WITH ME: Website: http://www.EmergingEmpowered.com Podcast: http://www.SaveYourSanityPodcast.com EE Community: http://www.JoinInToday.com Subscribe to Newsletter: http://www.hijackalhelp.com Blog: http://www.narcissismblog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hijackals Instagram: @DrRhobertaShaler YouTube: https://YouTube.com/ForRelationshipHelp Get my free ebook at http://www.Hijackals.com Take my free checklists: https://www.forrelationshiphelp.com/checklists Are you looking for relief from the pain, confusion and drama of toxic relationships? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WANT A SAFE PLACE-- off social media-- TO TALK, ASK QUESTIONS, GET EXPERT ANSWERS & SUPPORT? Join my Emerging Empowered Community, online: http://www.JoinInToday.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Explore my eCourses to build your confidence in dealing with narcissistic people. http://relationshipprograms.com #adultchildren #mykidisanarcissist #boundaries #Hijackals #toxicpeople #narcissists #difficultpeople #emotionalabuse #verbalabuse #stoptoleratingabuse #toxicrelationships #manipulation #walkingoneggshells #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #narcissisticabuse #personalitydisorder ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This content has been created and recorded for the general interest and information of the viewer/listener. Nothing said or implied on this site should be taken, or construed in any way, as legal advice, or personal advice of any kind. It is entirely informational, offering readers, viewers, subscribers, followers, and members educational resources, anecdotes, case studies, and stories. Optimize Life Now LLC & Rhoberta Shaler, PhD makes no representations about the suitability of the content of this site for any purpose. All content is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.