How to deal with narcissistics when they are family members and ex spouses?

[cth2188]

My mother, ex-husband , and grandma are all narcissistic based on their behavior - controlling , arrogant , and selfish... they love dehumanizing and downgrading to make themselves feel good. Unfortunately, kids are involved pretaining to ex spouse.. grandma, and mother like to play victim.. all have a tendency to mistreat people when they can't get their way. Neither care about feelings or emotions of others.

Boundaries have been established between all.. all are sick and drama filled.

[NikosBlackwood]

You're not alone. Narcissism is incredibly difficult to deal with, especially when it's family you can't escape. You claim you've done the healthy option- you set boundaries. I say that you keep to those boundaries, and hold them accountable. There will be crying. There will be screaming. There will be blame, and so much more. But those boundaries are necessary and holding the people to those boundaries is critical.

If they cross the lines you set, as soon as you can get your kids out of the situation, do so and get yourself out.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

My parents are like that. I love them to death but it's so hard for me to spend time around them and I'd really like to be able to go to them for advice without them trying to steer me in the direction of the same mistakes they made.

They're both so unhappy but think they did everything in life perfectly.

[sheikalana]

Avoid them at all costs. I distance myself from anything that's toxic to me including my father.

[cth2188]

Yes I keep ny distance from ex husband, grandmother, and mother all toxic and full of drama

[cth2188]

My ^

[sheikalana]

Kudos to you. I know it's hard but our well being and mental health are more important than family ties.

[cth2188]

Agreed

[Summeroflove]

Roberta Morrison look her up on YouTube

[cth2188]

Thanks

[Summeroflove]

You’re welcome

[Guardian45]

Ignore them. Bring them down a peg or 2

[Rangers]

Push them down the stairs and say they fell🤷‍♂️