r/JUSTNOMIL • u/DoodlePops22 • 2d ago

Advice Wanted Children's Book Recommendations for Narcissistic Grandparents

And when I say "narcissistic", I don't mean it as a medical diagnosis. I mean it in the sense of extreme entitlement, delusions of being worthy of special treatment for no reason, lack of regard for the feelings and rights of others, lack of remorse, and hostility whenever confronted.

We are low-contact with JNMIL. LO is 3 years old. We already got a book about body boundaries, but I want books on all facets of narc behavior. I'm only learning myself in therapy and adult books. I was basically raised to be a low self-esteem people pleaser, which JNMIL exploited.

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u/CrystalFeeler 2d ago

Your child is not a conduit for the issues between you and the grandparents. Just don't expose the kid to anything about narcissism or it's effects. The kid is neither the cause or solution to this issue and should be protected form adult things they can do nothing about.

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u/neverenoughpurple 1d ago

Yeah, no.
Those who become adults and have never learned about narcissists are those crappy partners that end up pressuring people to stay in contact with their horrid parents.