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The Shiftshow with Adriana Bucci

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How I Found Out My Mother Was a Narcissist

Friday 16th October 2020

Join Adriana Bucci as she reveals her journey of discovering her mother's narcissism, discussing manipulation tactics and the importance of setting boundaries.
53 minutes
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The Shiftshow with Adriana Bucci
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
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Unmasking a Narcissist: Adriana Bucci's Journey with Her Mother

As long as you're still able to make your payments for rent, you are worth more than your sanity. There are things you can do to not be in that mode. And if you want to take that as an opportunity to do the inner work, amazing, right, if you're not ready for that yet, you're not ready for that yet, right. But the thing is, it's possible, it's possible to heal and you don't have to be in that mode forever.
Ever wondered how someone realizes their parent is a narcissist? In this episode of The Shiftshow, Adriana Bucci takes you through her own eye-opening experience. Adriana shares the winding path she walked to uncover the truth about her mother’s narcissistic behavior. It's not a straightforward tale, but it’s one many will find relatable and enlightening.
Adriana recounts the unsettling feeling that something was off with her mother, a feeling that only made sense after she stumbled upon an article about narcissism. This revelation set her on a month-long journey of dating experiments and behavioral observations to understand how narcissists operate. Through her story, Adriana highlights the subtle yet damaging manipulation tactics used by narcissists and the devastating effects of parental alienation.
She recalls how her mother turned her against her father, only for her to later discover the truth about him and her mother's behavior. Adriana emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries to protect oneself from such manipulation. She offers hope and encouragement to those feeling trapped in similar situations, reminding them that they are worth more than their sanity and that healing is possible.
This episode is a beacon for anyone grappling with the complexities of narcissistic abuse, offering both personal insights and practical advice.