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How to heal your relationship with an abusive father

Posted on May 14, 2013December 17, 2019 by Our Team

An abusive father has a huge impact on a child. The child feels afraid and develops strategies to stay safe. Usually these strategies involve giving in to the father and generally staying out of his way. When you grow up, you start to see how abusive your father was. You are disappointed if you find […]

Overcoming the legacy of a narcissistic father

Posted on May 11, 2013December 17, 2019 by Our Team

I am in my late 30’s, a child of a narcissistic father with alcohol issues who was abusive towards my mother. He wasn’t the compassionate and caring father I needed. How can I become strong enough to have a normal relationship with my father and attract a man who is loving and caring, rather than […]