What age did you realize your narcissistic parent/s were hypocrites, and when did you start rebelling because of that?

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At what age did I realize that my parents were fallible people and most likely are suffering from their own traumas and probably treated me the way they did because it was the best they could at that time? I was about 16. I still rebelled but I’m not going to stand there and throw stones at them no matter how bad they seemed when people most likely think the same thing about me.

Josh1454 · M

@Benjr134 agreed. I find so many people tearing apart their parents despite most of them just doing the best they can.

S33K3R · 36-40, F

@Josh1454 I know there's lots of different situations. I was able to reconnect with my parents even though they're toxic. I had to take years to build up myself to protect my happiness from their actions. I think the people who are angry are still learning things. Also, some parents have just done too much.