Unwrapping the Crown of Thorns: Adult Children of Martyr Narcissists - Their Stories of Discovery and Recovery

ISBN: 1799268721

Author: Nusbaum, Sarina

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Are you a Survivor of a Martyr Narcissist Parent? Does your mother / father: Often say things like Im so stressed!, I cant take it anymore! or No one ever helps me! Constantly bring the conversation back to herself? Never admit making a mistake, even if your parent is obviously at fault? Never say Im sorry? Or, if he does, does so in a melodramatic or sarcastic way? Complain about things more than most people do? Often about things most people dont? Do you: Feel sorry for your parent a lot of the time?Believe your parent depends on your for his or her happiness? Often feel guilty after talking with your parent? Or if you dont answer her right away? Feel highly protective of your parent? Think of your parent as emotionally fragile, as if she might die from stress? In this groundbreaking book, psychotherapist Sarina Nusbaum explores this little-known but widespread type of covert narcissism and why the children of martyr narcissists grow into confused, guilty and depressed adults. Through their stories you will see how adult children of martyr narcissists came to understand the truth about their parents stranglehold on them and how to free themselves. You will learn how to recognize what type of martyr narcissist your parent is (smothering vs. distant, preoccupied vs. critical) and how to depersonalize your parents destructive behaviors by identifying them as symptoms of this pervasive illness. You will understand that though your parent is trapped in the dysfunction, you no longer have to be. Advance Praise for "Unwrapping the Crown of Thorns" This book is a great reference for therapists and patients alike. It sheds light onto an overlooked subtype of narcissism that presents itself more frequently than most realize. -- Alana Meisner, MA, LPC "This book is full of important useful information for therapists, patients and family members who are truly interested in understanding the narcissistic personality and perspective. -- Dr Linda Gable-Adams, DNP, RN, APN, PMHNP- BC Author Information: Sarina Nusbaum, NP, PMHNP-BC, is a therapist and psychiatric provider who specializes in working with adult children of narcissists. She has worked with clients from across the lifespan in diverse settings from hospital inpatient to community clinics, and has been an instructor in mental health care. She has a private practice in the Los Angeles area, and offers teletherapy to clients nationwide within this specialized niche. For contact information, please see the website for this book at www.martyrnarcissm.com