What if understanding your anger could be the key to your emotional freedom? Join me, Torie Wiksell, on "You're Not Crazy" as we explore the intricate and often terrifying relationship that adult children of parents with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) have with anger. Growing up in these environments can make anger feel unpredictable and scary, whether it’s due to the emotional volatility associated with BPD or the calculated, punishing behaviors typical of NPD. In this episode, we break down the crucial distinction between emotions and behaviors, emphasizing that while emotions like anger are natural, it’s our response to them that truly matters. By understanding and embracing anger, you can validate your experiences and start to heal, breaking the cycle of dysfunctional emotional responses.

Afraid of turning into your parents? You're not alone. We delve into the fear many adult children of BPD or NPD parents have of replicating their parents' toxic behaviors. Therapy can be a powerful tool in unpacking the trauma and fear associated with anger, helping you understand and manage these complex emotions. Tune in as I highlight the importance of seeking professional help and share resources to guide you on this journey. For more support, be sure to follow my Instagram account or visit my therapy and coaching websites. This episode could be your first step toward managing anger constructively and embarking on your path to emotional healing. See you next episode!

Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with adults who are struggling to manage their relationship with a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality disorder. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in Washington, Oregon, and California and online coaching internationally.

Learn more about working with Torie:

Coaching: www.confidentboundaries.com
Therapy: www.toriewikselltherapy.com

Follow Torie on Instagram:

instagram.com/toriewiksell

Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy, nor is it a substitute for therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

Why do some parents claim they had no idea their adult child would cut them off? Discover the reasons behind this disconnect when adult children going no contact with their parents in this episode of "You're Not Crazy." I'm Torie Wiksell, your host and a seasoned therapist and coach, and today we unpack the complex dynamics that lead to family estrangement...particularly when parents, including those who are therapists, insist they were blindsided by their child's decision.

Join me as I share professional insights and personal experiences about the critical importance of parental accountability and how social media often reinforces unhealthy viewpoints among estranged parents. Learn why many adult children exhaust all avenues to maintain a healthy relationship before resorting to no contact, and understand the necessity for parents to reflect on their potential contributions to their child's distress. This episode challenges the victim narrative some parents create and emphasizes the need to prioritize a child’s experience in these complicated family relationships. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that will change how you view family estrangement.

Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with adults who are struggling to manage their relationship with a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality disorder. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in Washington, Oregon, and California and online coaching internationally.

Learn more about working with Torie:

Coaching: www.confidentboundaries.com
Therapy: www.toriewikselltherapy.com

Follow Torie on Instagram:

instagram.com/toriewiksell

Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy, nor is it a substitute for therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

Welcome to You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for the Adult Children of Parents with Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders. Hosted by therapist and coach Torie Wiksell, this podcast is dedicated to those who have grown up trying to navigate the complicated and challenging realities of having a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality disorder. In this first episode, Torie introduces herself, share a bit about her background and experience, and tells you what you can expect from this podcast. Listen every Tuesday for support, encouragement, and practical advice to help you on your journey towards peace and healing—and to remind yourself that you're definitely not crazy.

Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with adults who are struggling to manage their relationship with a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality disorder. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in Washington, Oregon, and California and online coaching internationally.

Learn more about working with Torie:

Coaching: www.confidentboundaries.com
Therapy: www.toriewikselltherapy.com

Follow Torie on Instagram:

instagram.com/toriewiksell

Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy, nor is it a substitute for therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.