Is overwhelming guilt getting in the way of setting boundaries with your borderline or narcissistic parent? You’re not alone. In this episode of You're Not Crazy, I dive deep into the emotional weight of guilt that so many adult children of parents with BPD or NPD experience. I’ll break down how guilt is often used to manipulate behavior, why it feels so intense, and how you can start reclaiming your peace (even when the guilt feels paralyzing).

Here’s what I cover in this episode:

• The difference between healthy guilt and guilt that’s designed to control you
• How guilt can cloud your decision-making process and keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns
• Practical strategies for asserting boundaries with confidence
• Why building a strong support system is essential for breaking the guilt cycle
• A reminder that you are so much more capable of doing hard things then you likely give yourself credit for

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Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Torie brings a unique perspective having spent years working with clients with personality disorders and growing up with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally.

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