Even before being verbal, a child can sense what he or she needs to do in order to receive the attention they need from their mother. And in the case of a narcissistic family dynamic, it is not unusual that the youngest benefits from watching the negative consequences of their older siblings actions and so they adopt the role of being the "court jester" in order to diffuse the tension in the room.  Listen as guest Michelle Piper and Ameé talk about how the Mascot child evolves and what challenges lie ahead of them as an adult and parent. 

Resources:

www.narcissisticmother.com

www.michellepiper.com 

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