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Lionheart Therapy is now Beyond Narcissistic Parenting!
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It’s always there. That nagging pressure to be perfect, productive, and responsible for the emotions of everyone around you. The guilt that flares up when you can’t “fix” everything, when you make a mistake, or when you need to set boundaries. The burnout. The resentment. You may have been carrying these feelings for as long as you can remember. These invisible wounds can be lifelong, beginning in childhood and shaping you well into adulthood.
As hard as it may be to acknowledge, these patterns can be the result of narcissistic parenting.
Many adult children of narcissistic parents grow up questioning their memories and doubting their emotions. This makes it difficult to understand your struggles and know who you truly are.
The list below is designed to help you make sense of your past, not to assign blame, but to offer clarity, validation, and a starting point for healing. As you move through the list, notice what feels familiar in your own upbringing.
Remember, you don’t need to check every box. Recognizing and naming your experiences is the first step toward healing.
About Your Guide
“How petty of you to remember such small things I might have said.”
“Are you accusing me of something I never did?”
These were the kinds of responses I heard whenever I tried to share how my mother
had hurt me. They left me feeling confused, guilty, and ashamed for even speaking up.
It took me decades to understand what was truly happening and how deeply those
experiences shaped me.
My name is Kyungah (pronounced k-young-ah). I’m a licensed professional counselor in Colorado, an EMDR Certified therapist, and a mindfulness facilitator. The wounds of growing up with narcissistic parents are dear to my heart, both in my own healing and in my work. If any part of my story resonates, please know you are not alone and that a life of freedom and inner peace is possible.
I created this space to support others on this journey, because it can be confusing, lonely, and discouraging to navigate on your own. Through the resources or personal therapeutic work, my hope is that you’ll find validation, encouragement, and practical skills to come home to yourself, reclaim your voice, and take up space without apology.
May my experiences, knowledge, and compassion serve you as you step into a life where your authentic self can truly thrive.
The Authentic Self Builder: Setting Boundaries With Narcissistic Parents: A Self-Paced Course
Have you ever left interactions with your parents feeling drained, confused, or quietly resentful and couldn’t quite explain why? If you find yourself answering yes, you're not alone. This list will help you identify without placing blame.
You leave interactions with your parents feeling drained, resentful, or confused.
They treat your time as theirs by calling whenever they want or making plans for you without asking.
You say yes to avoid guilt-tripping or blaming.
Your privacy is ignored or dismissed.
Your opinions, emotions, and preferences are often criticized or used against you.
You overextend yourself caring for others, only to end up exhausted and resentful.
Can you relate to these? Are you tired of living and feeling this way? If so, it may be time to take the next step.
Many of us go through life trying to stay small, doubting ourselves, and dismissing our own experiences, because we were conditioned to believe that boundaries are unsafe. Even imagining setting boundaries can bring up anxiety.
But setting boundaries is a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned with the right guidance, commitment, and practice.
If you’re ready to build these essential skills at your own pace and in a space that feels safe, this course is for you.
Therapy
Do you feel like you need guidance that’s tailored to exactly where you are on your healing journey? Do you long for someone who truly understands the impact of narcissistic parenting and meets you with compassion, clarity, and zero judgment?
If so, you may be a good fit for one-on-one therapy with me. I specialize in supporting adult children of narcissistic parents, helping you untangle old patterns, rebuild inner safety, and grow into a life that feels like your own.
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