5 Toxic Mind Games Narcissistic Parents Play (Without You Realizing)

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Narcissistic parents don’t just control-they manipulate, gaslight, and distort reality to keep you trapped in their toxic cycle.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for setting boundaries, doubted your own memory, or been stuck in a cycle of emotional highs and lows, you’ve likely been a victim of their mind games.
But here’s the truth: You don’t have to play their game. You can break free.
In this video, I’ll expose 5 powerful manipulation tactics narcissistic parents use-and show you exactly how to break free:
🔹 5 Mind Games Narcissistic Parents Use:
✅ Gaslighting - Making you question your emotions, memory, and reality so they stay in control.
✅ Triangulation - Turning family members against each other to isolate you and create drama.
✅ Silent Treatment - Withholding affection and communication as punishment to make you chase their approval.
✅ Blame-Shifting & Playing the Victim - Making you responsible for their emotions while avoiding accountability.
✅ Love-Bombing & Withdrawal - Keeping you emotionally dependent with unpredictable cycles of praise and rejection.
🔹 How to Break Free from Narcissistic Family Mind Games:
🚀 Build a Strong Sense of Self - You are not who they say you are. Learn to define yourself.
🚀 Reduce Emotional Reactivity - Stop feeding into their manipulation and stay grounded.
🚀 Set Firm Boundaries - Decide what’s acceptable and don’t waver.
🚀 Limit or Cut Contact If Necessary - Physical distance isn’t enough-emotional detachment is key.
👉 It’s time to reclaim your life and break the cycle of narcissistic control.
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About Jerry Wise:
I’m Jerry Wise, a family systems coach with over 45 years of experience helping individuals break free from toxic family dynamics. My approach to self-differentiation empowers you to let go of the guilt, shame, and emotional entanglements that have held you back. If you’re ready to heal, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
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[@danielkaiser8971]

The part about a narcissist alternating between affection and coldness to keep others dependent on their approval really hit home. I knew it wasn't indecisiveness.

[@dingdong6452]

The funny thing is when they give you the "silent treatment", it's a blessing 😂😂😂😂😂

[@rwdchannel2901]

My mother made the entire family give me the silent treatment. I was the youngest of 4 siblings and they were all told to not talk to me or they would be punished. It was horrific sitting at the dinner table and stuff for days being given the silent treatment by the entire family.

[@aloksrivastava7938]

It becomes easy to build boundaries and block them forever once you are given silent treatment.

[@KerriEverlasting]

​@@rwdchannel2901I'm so sorry. That shouldn't have happened to you. 😮😢

[@miuthub7954]

Whatever "conversation" I try to have with parents, the next day they go back to default setting. Seriously groundhog day. Exactly trust your own instincts.

[@OnnFg]

They twist facts every minute

[@ashleyintheenglishdepartme776]

They totally hate it when you write stuff down/keep records (and if you suggest they do the same.) I find when I tell them I can go get the record they change their tune pretty quick. And I have to chuckle because her name is Mary, and when I first came across your channel it was about how like they get all mad about if you want to change Christmas plans or whatever, because it's exactly what had just occurred lol.) Sometimes they can be funny too...I was in the car with my gramps once and we were at an intersection and there was this huge roadcone and he plows right into it. Gets it jammed up in the tire and has to pull into the SFCU parking lot and he finally gets it out, throws it in the middle of the parking lot, saying "and it can stay there too." And drives off like it never even happened. 😂😂😂So glad I found this channel, thank you!

[@danielkaiser8971]

It's wonderful to see how you can find humor and bright moments even in challenging situations. Keeping records is a smart tactic when dealing with tricky situations. It's great that you can see the funny side of things, like your gramps and the roadcone incident. That story made me smile and it reminded me that sometimes laughter really is the best medicine. 😊

[@kkeiter]

Jerry once again hitting the nail on the head. This is so relatable it makes me sad they treat us so dismissively when we are their kids. It’s like they don’t see us as human. Just extensions of themselves

[@rwdchannel2901]

My mother would make the entire family give me the silent treatment. I had 3 older siblings and none of them would talk to me. This happened to me often from around ages 6-10. I had been adopted along with my older brother by her when I was 5 years-old. My grandmother was an obvious narcissist because she was always grumpy at home, but in public pretended to be a nice old lady. My mother didn't even raise me because my grandmother was basically the house butler. I'm not sure why they adopted children because they divorced when I was 15 years-old. I think my grandmother pushed the adoption because my mother couldn't have children naturally, but my mother was always working and got tired of giving me attention after a few years after the adoption because she was busy starting an accounting business.

[@danielkaiser8971]

Your story highlights some profoundly painful experiences, especially being isolated and feeling unsupported at such a young age. It must have been incredibly difficult to grow up in such an environment, and it's important to acknowledge the strength it took to navigate through those years. I admire your courage in sharing your story. Your resilience and ability to reflect on your past are truly commendable.

[@joseenoel8093]

Their ABC'/1,2,3 of parenting... What we must put up with to simply survive!

[@LL-pk2uu]

Much gratitude for the helpful tips, Jerry. I appreciate you.

[@charleskesling4477]

My mom recently told me if I rode my bike I'd die which I know is bullshit I'm 39 with epilepsy and can't drive I don't know any way out

[@juneelle370]

Ask a doctor what mode of transportation would be safe for your condition… also for epilepsy, maybe you can get a support dog with the help of an organization 💜

[@davidlewis9414]

The silent treatment advice is sound! Thank you

[@MrsMom-bm2yq]

Thank you, Jerry Wise. ❤ The time is nigh. God bless~💜💜💜~

[@kelvinjames6344]

They say to me they got bills aka hint hint so I pay for them

[@juneelle370]

Careful… they can really take your financial life down with that ! It feels good to be generous ~ not to be manipulated (and in cases of manipulation, it’s not appreciated because instead they just feel egoicly successful in their manipulation of you!)

[@user-zk2mk1np2rzlambchopu]

Thank u😮

[@anatopi7668]

Hi, do you have a video on the effects of a narcissist on partners?

[@kendelrikan-s5s]

💯🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽