💔 “Have I damaged my kids?” — It’s a question so many parents ask after being in (or still being in) a narcissistic relationship.

The guilt can feel crushing. You replay moments, wonder what you could have done differently, and worry about the scars left behind.

But here’s the truth:
The very fact you’re asking this question shows your care, your love, and your desire to repair. That’s powerful.

Narcissists use tactics like triangulation — turning your children against you, planting seeds of doubt about your parenting, and twisting the story to make you seem “the bad parent.” This is manipulation, not reality.

✨ You are not the damage. You are the repair.
And the repair begins with:

• Being the safe, consistent presence in your child’s life

• Validating their emotions, even when others dismiss them

• Modelling healthy boundaries and self-worth

Healing yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. 💜