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Emotional Incest: How Narcissistic Mothers Destroy Their Sons' Adult Relationships

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Emotional incest is one of the most damaging—and least understood—forms of narcissistic abuse.

In this episode of Surviving Narcissistic Abuse, Jill Wise takes a deep dive into the hidden dynamic between narcissistic mothers and their sons, and how this unhealthy emotional enmeshment can profoundly affect the son's identity, emotional development, and future relationships.

Unlike healthy parent-child relationships that encourage independence and emotional growth, emotional incest places a child in the role of emotional caretaker, confidant, or surrogate spouse. Over time, the…

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