Angela Myer
Angela Myer/Kerie Logan
The Hidden Role No One Talks About: The Confidant Child of a Vulnerable Narcissist
The Hidden Role No One Talks About: The Confidant Child of a Vulnerable Narcissist
The Hidden Role No One Talks About: The Confidant Child of a Vulnerable Narcissist
Monday 29th September 2025
Explore the hidden role of the confidant child in narcissistic families and learn strategies for healing and setting boundaries.
40 minutes
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Author:
Angela Myer
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Categories:
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Mindful Recovery
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
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Episode Overview
- Understand the role of a confidant child in narcissistic families.
- Learn how vulnerable narcissism affects family dynamics.
- Gain strategies for setting healthy boundaries.
- Explore the concept of reparenting oneself.
- Recognise signs of emotional enmeshment.
"You don't have to live your whole life in someone else's sinking boat."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode of The Undetected Narcissist Podcast, Angela Myer explores the hidden dynamics of being the confidant child to a vulnerable narcissist parent. Through her personal experiences, Angela sheds light on the emotional exploitation that these children face, as they become their parent's emotional dumping ground. With humour and honesty, she offers listeners a new metaphor to understand and release the burdens they've been carrying.
Angela dives into the complexities of vulnerable narcissism, explaining how these parents create an unstable environment where their children feel responsible for their happiness. The episode highlights the profound impact this role has on identity, boundaries, and self-worth. Angela also provides practical advice on setting healthy boundaries, reparenting oneself, and recognising the signs of emotional enmeshment. This episode is packed with insightful strategies to help listeners navigate their own relationships with compassion and strength.
By sharing her story and offering actionable steps, Angela empowers listeners to break free from generational trauma and embrace their authentic selves. So, are you ready to set down the bucket and craft a vessel of your own?