For many adult children of narcissists, the struggle for self-esteem and authenticity is a lifelong battle.
Raised by parents who were unable to see them as real people, they often feel empty, unreal, and undeserving of love, perpetuating a cycle of emotional abuse in their own relationships. They may sense that something is deeply wrong, but not know how to break free from the invisible cage of their upbringing.
In Trapped in the Mirror, psychoanalyst Elan Golomb, Ph.D.—herself the child of a narcissist—provides a powerful and compassionate guide to understanding and healing. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and numerous case studies, she illuminates the complex dynamics of narcissistic families, explaining how a parent's need for control and admiration creates a legacy of self-doubt and anxiety in their children. This book offers the profound insight that your struggle for self is not only real—it's winnable.
It is possible to undo the illusions and find your true identity. The journey begins with understanding the hidden wounds of a narcissistic upbringing and learning, finally, how to heal them.