Through the projective identification process, the parents both interpret and induce behavior in the child to identify with their projections.
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Through the projective identification process, the parents both interpret and induce behavior in the child to identify with their projections.
As the daughter of a narcissistic mother you face countless assaults to your identity, integrity, and individuality. One of the most pernicious forms of assault plays out on the battlefield of your body. Before we peer into the black hole…