Adult Survivors of Narcissistic Mothers: Can You Share Your Stories?

One common trait is low self - esteem. Since narcissistic mothers often put their own needs first and criticize their children, the survivors grow up feeling not good enough. Another trait is difficulty in trusting others. They may have been let down by their mothers so much that they find it hard to open up and trust people in relationships.

Well, I know a story about a narcissistic wife. She was obsessed with taking self - portraits all day long. And she expected her husband to also be as enthusiastic about her pictures as she was. If he didn't like or comment on her new selfies quickly enough, she would pout and give him the silent treatment for days.

One narcissistic horror story could be about a person in an office. There was this colleague who was extremely narcissistic. He always took credit for others' work. He'd barge into meetings and start talking about how he single - handedly achieved a project that was actually a team effort. His constant need for praise and self - aggrandizement made the workplace a toxic environment. People started to avoid him, but he didn't notice as he was too busy admiring himself in his delusion of grandeur.

One narcissistic success story could be Steve Jobs. His unwavering belief in his own vision for Apple products was often seen as narcissistic. He was convinced that his ideas about sleek design, user - friendly interfaces were the best, and he pushed for them relentlessly. This led to the creation of revolutionary products like the iPhone, which changed the world. His self - centered focus on his vision ultimately made Apple a huge success.

One narcissistic gay story could be about a guy who is always taking selfies and posting them on social media, thinking he's the most attractive in the gay community. He constantly flaunts his looks and new outfits, often ignoring the feelings of his more modest friends.

There was a survivor who lost all of his co - workers in the attack. He was the only one from his office to make it out alive. He felt a great sense of guilt, as if he should have done more to save them. This emotional burden has been with him ever since, making his life very difficult.

One well - known name in survivor stories could be Anne Frank. Her diary told the story of her family hiding during the Holocaust, a very moving account of survival. Another is Malala Yousafzai. She survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban for advocating girls' education in Pakistan.

Well, I knew a person with narcissistic personality disorder. This person was obsessed with their appearance. They would post countless self - portraits on social media every day and expected everyone to praise them. In group activities, they only talked about themselves and their achievements, completely ignoring others' feelings and contributions.

Sure. For example, the story of Margaret Brown, aka Molly Brown. She was very active in getting people into lifeboats. She showed great leadership in a time of crisis. Her actions were not just about her own survival but also about helping others, which is truly inspiring.

Another great story is about Mary. She had a stroke which affected her speech. But with the help of speech therapists, she practiced every day. She started from simple words and gradually could have full conversations. She also became an advocate for stroke survivors, sharing her experience to inspire others.