Navigating the Financial Manipulation of a Covert Narcissist in Family & Toxic Relationships
Gaslighting and Hypocrisy: Dead Giveaways of Covert Narcissistic Financial Manipulation.
Are you experiencing any of the following around money and finances?
Anxiety, powerlessness, problems with sleep or concentration, confusion, being on edge, being hypervigilant, always ready to fix, a sense of isolation or loneliness, self-doubt, self-blame, a lack of self-care, being overly flexible and accommodating.
If the answer is yes, then this post is for you!
In a recent consultation, I spoke with a client who was grappling with the painful dynamics of financial manipulation within their family. The client described a distressing altercation while discussing a family inheritance with a younger family member who, while not officially diagnosed, displayed traits typical of a covert narcissist. This individual accused my client of financial incompetence and instability, asserting themselves as the sole responsible party for the family’s financial well-being. Despite their claims, they were actually deeply in debt and had no real basis for their asserted financial superiority.
The encounter left my client feeling disoriented, deeply saddened, and confused, particularly due to the aggressive and…
