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Talk 1-on-1 with a Peer Specialist About Adult Children of Narcissists

Growing up with a narcissistic parent can leave lasting effects on self-worth, boundaries, relationships, and emotional regulation. A 1-on-1 session with a Peer Specialist offers private space to talk about those patterns with someone who shares the experience.

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2 adult children of narcissists Peer Specialists

Private 1-on-1 conversations shaped by lived experience. Open a profile to read their story and book a free 15-minute intro call.

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Izzy

Izzy

Available today

Peer support for narcissistic abuse & emotional healing

Shame
CPTSD
Pilar Arsenec

Pilar Arsenec

Available today

ICF ACC/Peer Specialist/Coach in mental health & recovery

Bipolar disorder
Shame
Shaera H.

Shaera H.

Available today

Experienced peer support for emotional clarity. MHPS.

Bipolar disorder
Emotional regulation
Elle Ji

Elle Ji

Available tomorrow

Support for love addiction, underearning, and low self-worth

Financial stress
Shame
Trish

Trish

Available tomorrow

Hi! I am 63 years old—a survivor, an overcomer, and a woman of faith who has lived through diagnoses: chronic health challenges, PTSD, grief, anxiety, and trauma. I have survived mental and physical trauma, including religious trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics, narcissistic behaviors, gaslighting, abandonment, rejection, and power and control. As the youngest of five children, these experiences affected how I saw myself for many years. Through separation, healing, faith, and self-discovery, I began to find freedom. I discovered my identity, embraced my positive qualities, and learned that I am more than what happened to me. Throughout my life, I have experienced tremendous grief. I lost a sibling in 1989, my father in 2015, my mother in 2022, and other loved ones along the way. Each loss became part of my journey and helped shape the woman I am today. I am the mother of one son and grandmother of three beautiful grandchildren. My family has faced challenges, including ADHD, PTSD, and childhood seizures, yet I also see incredible gifts, talents, strength, and potential beyond measure. From 2014 until June 2022, I was my mother's caregiver as she lived with dementia. It was one of the hardest challenges of my life. It brought me to my knees and taught me to move beyond codependency and place my complete trust in God. It taught me humility and helped me discover purpose in my pain. Although my mother had four living children, I often felt I stood alone. Others may have considered me the "black sheep," but I came to believe God had chosen and set me apart for something greater. My mother was one of my greatest influences and mentors, and I loved her dearly. My son and I are also walking through our healing journey—recovering from childhood trauma, rebuilding our relationship, and seeking spiritual healing. After 13 years of estrangement, we are reconnecting and learning how to bond again. I'm not where I want to be, but thank God, I'm not where I used to be. In 2012, substance use (prescribed medication) and an eating disorder became ways of trying to escape a painful world. But God said, "You shall live and not die." And I am still here—to use my lived experience to encourage others and share how I survived, healed, and overcame. I am an expressive writer. Poetry and spoken words allow me to release the bad, the good, and the ugly. Paper does not judge. Writing advocates and gives a voice to the voiceless. The pen 🖊 spills what our lips cannot speak—our truth. My motto is: "Knowledge Brings Clarity, and Clarity Brings Power." Professionally, I am a faith-based Certified Peer Specialist (CRSS), Dementia Facilitator, and Resource Specialist supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence. My lived experiences have shaped my passion for advocacy, education, peer support, and helping others find resources, hope, and a voice. Through everything I have endured, I have learned that every attack does not deserve a reaction. I have learned when to be silent, when to speak, and—most importantly—when to walk away. In 2025, I became a curse breaker. Through the wisdom of God and clarity received from a deeply personal experience with Him, I began breaking down layers of generational pain and trauma. My healing became about more than me. It became about what I would pass down to my son, grandchildren, and generations to come. Instead of passing down the pain of the past, I choose to pass down the greatest gift God has given us—the gift of LOVE and how to acknowledge a LIE vs the TRUTH. My journey is about healing the inner child, breaking down every layer, and gaining clarity for mental health wellness, spiritual healing, and freedom. I am breaking what no longer needs to continue. I am healing what was once left wounded. I am replacing generational pain with generational love. My global brand is Rebirth4Love—representing survival, transformation, healing, purpose, faith, generational change, unconditional love, and the power to begin again. My message to the world is: OUR PAST DOES NOT DEFINE OUR DESTINY! There is life after trauma, purpose after pain, love after rejection, freedom after breaking generational cycles, and always an opportunity for rebirth.

PTSD
Fear of abandonment
Laurel Handfield

Laurel Handfield

Available tomorrow

I support anyone navigating burnout, stress, and anxiety

Anxiety
Infidelity
Devin Brannen

Devin Brannen

Available today

Providing support & encouragement for those in recovery.

Anxiety
Addiction
Mike Lardi

Mike Lardi

Available tomorrow

Bold Emotional & Spiritual Recoveries. Faith-based.

Bipolar disorder
Emotional regulation
Why it helps

How a Peer Specialist helps with adult children of narcissists

A Peer Specialist helps adult children of narcissists because the family dynamics that shaped you can be hard to see clearly or explain to others. A 1-on-1 session offers validation, pattern recognition, and support while you rebuild trust in yourself.

In a session

What a adult children of narcissists specialist session often covers

  • The lasting impact of growing up with a narcissistic parent
  • People-pleasing, hypervigilance, self-doubt, and difficulty setting boundaries
  • Family roles, guilt, obligation, and navigating ongoing contact or no-contact
  • Building self-trust, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of identity
Good fit for

Who these specialists may help

  • Adults who grew up with a narcissistic parent or caregiver
  • People navigating boundaries, guilt, or ongoing family dynamics tied to narcissism
  • Anyone recognizing how childhood patterns are affecting adult life and relationships
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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my parent was narcissistic?

Common signs include a parent who made everything about themselves, dismissed your feelings, used guilt or control, and left you feeling responsible for their emotions. A Peer Specialist can help you explore those patterns 1-on-1 without needing a clinical diagnosis for your parent.

Can a Peer Specialist help with current family relationships?

Yes. Many people book sessions while still navigating contact with a narcissistic parent. A 1-on-1 session can help with boundary-setting, managing guilt, and deciding what level of contact feels right for you.

Is it common for adult children of narcissists to struggle with relationships?

Yes. Growing up in a narcissistic household can shape how people relate to trust, conflict, closeness, and their own needs. A Peer Specialist can help you understand those patterns and work toward healthier connections.
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