Episode 5 - The Golden Child: How Narcissistic Mothers Favor Their Sons Over Daughters

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  • Опубліковано 10 січ 2025

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  • @ThatsaTechnicalFoul
    @ThatsaTechnicalFoul 5 місяців тому +14

    My brother, who’s 4 years my senior, used to torture me as a child by suffocating me, locking me in closets & hampers & beating me like I was a grown man. A 4 year age difference when I’m just 7 years old means I had no chance of defending myself. I used to run to my mother for help but she’d just tell me I should show loyalty to my brother. Now that we’re both in our 40s, she flat out tells me I invented my entire childhood experience. These things never happened. My brother is now dying a slow death from a lifetime of drug use & untreated mental illness. He destroyed his heart & has a pacemaker. She still says, “He’s my hero.” My whole life, he’s been threatening to murder us both in very colorful ways. She ignores this.
    I’m disabled & can’t work and she’s turned my entire family against me by telling them I’m pretending to be sick for attention. Everyone believes her. She still calls to share anything good that happens to her because I’m really all she has. My disability was caused by a lifetime of trauma I wasn’t able to escape.
    I now live a life of isolation to stay safe.

    • @Saranewberry0599
      @Saranewberry0599 4 місяці тому +1

      Sounds familiar. My mom claims they were dreams… like okay sure…

    • @preetymodi1543
      @preetymodi1543 4 місяці тому +2

      You are not alone ❤

    • @elizabethmadron1336
      @elizabethmadron1336 2 місяці тому

      Similar except my brother was younger. He used to beat me too. I was 3 years older but tiny. I was born 3 months premature. My parents never punished him. I am also disabled. I think partly due to being born so early. I have 3 kinds of arthritis. None of this runs in the family. Then I fell in my house and torn a disk in my back. She downplays my illnesses and injury.

    • @Testifyannickm
      @Testifyannickm Місяць тому +1

      To heal and give a chance cut ties with her.

    • @NakedNarcissism
      @NakedNarcissism  Місяць тому

      Thank you for sharing your story-it’s heartbreaking yet so powerful. I’m so sorry for the pain you’ve endured and the profound betrayal from the people who should have protected and uplifted you. It’s devastating when a parent not only fails to protect their child but also gaslights and invalidates their lived experiences, leaving deep emotional wounds.
      Your strength in surviving such trauma and choosing to prioritize your safety, even if it means living in isolation, speaks volumes about your resilience. The fact that you’ve made it through everything you’ve described is a testament to your courage. It’s so unjust that you’ve been left to carry the weight of these experiences alone, and I want you to know that your story is valid, and you’re not alone.
      You deserve to be surrounded by understanding, empathy, and love. If it feels possible, seeking out a trauma-informed therapist or support group (even online) might help you find connection and healing. Your voice matters, and sharing your experience can inspire and support others who feel similarly isolated. Please take care of yourself and know that there are people who see and value you for the incredible strength you carry. ❤️

  • @charlottethanner4952
    @charlottethanner4952 2 місяці тому +3

    You are so right! At the age of 12 I decided to leave her as soon as possible. She hurt me again and again. I was responsible for every thing that went wrong in her life. No contact is the only solution. I was the reason she had to marry. This woman is still evil at the age of 89 her sister told me. My brother who already died was subservient to her. He got divorced twice. His wifes never had a chance to become happy with him.

    • @NakedNarcissism
      @NakedNarcissism  Місяць тому

      Thank you for sharing your story-it takes courage to speak about such painful experiences. It's heartbreaking to hear how deeply her behavior has impacted not only you but also your brother and his relationships. Your decision to go no contact shows strength and a commitment to protecting your own well-being, which is so important. It’s unfortunate how the patterns of favoritism and control can ripple through generations, leaving lasting effects on everyone involved. I hope you’ve found peace and healing on your journey. Please remember, you're not alone-there’s a community here that understands and supports you. ❤️

    • @charlottethanner4952
      @charlottethanner4952 Місяць тому

      @NakedNarcissism ❤️

  • @sispain
    @sispain 5 місяців тому +9

    My mother called me after 8 years of no contact. She told me my father was very ill and he wanted to see me one more time. I made 2 appointments, both were cancelled. He wasn’t that ill! Then my brother her golden child ended all contact between me and my father. A month later I got a card they had a funeral for him days before I got the card. I am again at zero with healing.

    • @sispain
      @sispain 5 місяців тому +2

      I am broken over it. So much I relive my whole yought.

    • @ThatsaTechnicalFoul
      @ThatsaTechnicalFoul 5 місяців тому +4

      Wow! I’m so sorry you’re going through this! The games they play with us absolutely bring us back to the drawing board over & again. I don’t have one solid year of my life where there was no new trauma. It’s like their goal is to constantly outdo themselves & as exhausted as we are, they NEVER tire of this game. 😠

    • @sispain
      @sispain 5 місяців тому +1

      @@ThatsaTechnicalFoul thank you, I find not many who know how this is like.

    • @sispain
      @sispain 5 місяців тому

      @@ThatsaTechnicalFoul they also pass others, never stepping away from their sick game. My father also didn’t get his wish fulfilled and he was too sick to stand against it.

    • @bonnielewin8520
      @bonnielewin8520 5 місяців тому +3

      A narcissist family is the most unloving heartbreaking cruel thing to experience. I have also had similar experiences.

  • @SoulSeeker2025
    @SoulSeeker2025 4 місяці тому +4

    Thank you for this no one has covered it.

  • @megsley
    @megsley 3 місяці тому +3

    my brothers are younger, and while they've had their issues with our mom, shes always helped them out, kept in contact, etc. as an adult, ive never asked my mom for anything and yet nothing i do is good enough and she's now cut me out of her life completely.

    • @NakedNarcissism
      @NakedNarcissism  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you for sharing your experience-it’s such a painful and complex situation to navigate. It’s heartbreaking when no matter how much you try or how independent you are, it still feels like you’re not valued or accepted. Narcissistic mothers often have different standards for their sons and daughters, which can create such deep wounds. Being cut out entirely is a heavy burden, but it also might be an opportunity to focus on your own healing and building a life where you're truly appreciated. Remember, your worth isn’t defined by her approval. You deserve love and respect just as you are. ❤️

  • @nicolewright5342
    @nicolewright5342 5 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for this!!!! 😊

  • @lisaproustresearch
    @lisaproustresearch 4 місяці тому +3

    I find extremely interesting that without ever going to therapy, at age 24 I was so deeply hurt, betrayed & attacked by my "mother" (such an inappropriate label sometimes) that I immediately cut ties for 11 years.
    The concept of NO CONTACT until healed was intuitively exercised.
    Finally, when I was "ready" I re-engaged , only to stop again for about 1 year, 1 year later
    Finally, last Dec. after a set of actions that were dismissive, aggressive & extremely painful, I walked away and I will never come back
    I was so numb to the attacks that I couldn't feel them (or cry) and I realized that was when I was truly done.

    • @NakedNarcissism
      @NakedNarcissism  Місяць тому

      Thank you for sharing your powerful journey-it takes incredible strength and self-awareness to make such difficult decisions. Your ability to listen to your intuition and prioritize your healing, even without therapy, is truly commendable. Walking away from someone who should have been nurturing but instead caused harm is never easy, and recognizing when you're "truly done" is a profound moment of clarity. That numbness you describe can be a sign of reaching a place where you no longer allow their actions to control or hurt you.
      It sounds like you've reclaimed your power and are creating a life where your peace and well-being come first. I hope you continue to find healing and build relationships that truly uplift and support you. Thank you for inspiring others by sharing your story! ❤️

  • @diamond_noir89
    @diamond_noir89 Місяць тому

    Your videos helped me sooo much thank you🎉❤