What “I tried my best” means to a narcissistic parent

"I gave you everything you needed." The bare minimum keeps a child alive. It was never the same as being loved, seen, and safe.

What “I tried my best” means to a narcissistic parent

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This is educational information about relationship patterns, not a diagnosis. If you recognise yourself here, the glossary defines the terms and the guides go deeper.

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