Controlling parents of adult children

Narcissistic parents treat their adult children as if they are still a child, regardless of their age. They do this to maintain their insatiable need to control you.

Growing up with narcissistic parents can shape your personality and behavior for life. There is no warm, caring relationship with...

Parents who practice controlling parenting and exert too much control over their children are causing permanent damage to their psyche.

Being a black sheep in the family can be an emotional and psychological struggle. But it can also come as a blessing in disguise.

Narcissistic parents see their children as a reflection of themselves, not as a separate individual. Adult children of narcissists tend to struggle with who they really are because they have been taught not to listen to what they want & told who they are.

Ask Sheri McGregor: What about giving my new address? Q: Hello Sheri, I look forward to receiving your emails. Thank you for helping parents like me who have an estranged adult child. I have a question for you. My 33-year-old daughter will have nothing to do with me. I tried to get her to talk […]

Emotionally immature parents, characterized by self-centeredness, moodiness, and a lack of empathy, struggle with emotional regulation, leading to unreliable emotional support for their children. Adult children of these parents often face challenges in forming healthy relationships and experience low self-esteem, trust issues, and emotional intimacy difficulties. Here are seven tips on how to deal with emotionally immature parents.