In this episode, I explore how growing up with parents who have borderline or narcissistic personality disorders impacts the way we handle political and family stressors. With the holidays quickly approaching, I unpack why these events can feel so overwhelming and how past experiences play a part in our current stress.

Using the power and control wheel, I break down the cycle of narcissistic abuse and how that is more relevant than ever now. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I share practical tips to help you assess your emotional readiness, set boundaries with toxic family members, and prioritize your mental health.

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Today I'm going to try to convince you that embracing stress is the secret to your long term peace and happiness. Discover how the cycle of avoidance, driven by the fear of upsetting a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality disorder, might be keeping you stuck in a loop of burnout and resentment.

By shifting your mindset and recognizing this pattern, you can start prioritizing long-term peace over fleeting comfort. This episode promises to guide you through practical strategies that help maintain your boundaries and manage stress, especially during the challenging holiday season.

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I'll be dropping a second podcast episode on either Tuesday or Wednesday this week!

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Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Torie brings a unique perspective having spent years working with clients with personality disorders and growing up with a mother with BPD. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

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Support the show

Join me in the You're Not Crazy Patreon Community:
https://www.confidentboundaries.com/community

Download my guide, Surviving the Holidays with a Difficult Parent:
https://www.confidentboundaries.com/surviving-the-holidays-with-a-difficult-parent

Grab a copy of my FREE guide, 5 Quick Tips for Managing Intense Moments with a BPD or NPD Parent:
https://confidentboundaries.myflodesk.com/5tips

Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/toriewiksell

Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Torie brings a unique perspective having spent years working with clients with personality disorders and growing up with a mother with BPD. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.