How Invalidating Families Shape Adult Relationships

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks about four types of invalidating family environments: the chaotic family, the physical or mental health problem family, the perfect family, and the typical family. He breaks down how these environments can teach children to doubt their feelings, suppress their needs, take responsibility for other people’s emotions, and seek reassurance outside themselves.

Brandon also walks through 10 signs that invalidating family dynamics may still be shaping your adult relationships today, from hypervigilance and shame to over-responsibility, trust issues, and repeating familiar patterns.

If you have ever struggled to trust your own feelings in relationships, felt guilty for having needs, or found yourself drawn to dynamics that felt confusing but familiar, this episode is for you.

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