Breaking Free from Guilt When Dealing with Challenging Family Dynamics

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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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

If you're ready to stop guilt from running your life and want support from people who get it, check out the Confident Boundaries community at confidentboundaries.com/join.

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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.
Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.
You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.

Chapters

1. Breaking Free from Guilt When Dealing with Challenging Family Dynamics (00:00:00)

2. Dealing With Guilt and Setting Boundaries (00:00:02)

3. Building a Supportive Community (00:14:33)

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