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The Plan for Surviving the Next Interaction With Your Toxic Parent is Here.

Protect your sanity during your next interaction with a narcissistic, emotionally immature, or otherwise toxic parent. Created by a therapist who grew up with a narcissist mom.

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You already know how it usually goes...

  • You rehearse what you'll say, then freeze the second they say something upsetting.
  • You promise yourself you won't take the bait, and then you take the bait.
  • You leave replaying every word, blaming yourself and wondering how this happened again.
  • You shut down, over-explain, or end up in tears, then feel ashamed about it.
  • You lose the next few days to the emotional hangover.
  • You worry that you're doomed to live in this cycle forever.
  • You rehearse what you'll say, then freeze the second they say something upsetting.
  • You promise yourself you won't take the bait, and then you take the bait.
  • You leave replaying every word, blaming yourself and wondering how this happened again.
  • You shut down, over-explain, or end up in tears, then feel ashamed about it.
  • You lose the next few days to the emotional hangover.
  • You worry that you're doomed to live in this cycle forever.
This isn't a you problem. It's a knowledge and preparation one.

Inside the Guide.

Learn the four-step repeatable plan that allows you to interact with your parent and protect your nervous system.

THE GOAL

How to focus on what you can actually control

Most cycle breakers walk in hoping for a pleasant interaction, which is a recipe for disaster. In this section, you'll learn how to set a realistic goal instead.

BEFORE

Prepare, don't wing it

Winging it is probably not going to go well (you wouldn't be here reading this if it did). Instead, learn how to prepare for the interaction and focus on what you have control over.

DURING

Stick to the plan and check in with yourself

Guidance on getting through the actual interaction and handling things when you get triggered and your nervous system gets flooded.

AFTER

Ground first, reflect later

How to handle the shame spiral that hits after interactions with narcissistic, emotionally immature, and otherwise toxic parents. Learn what to focus on immediately (and what not to do).

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MEET THE THERAPIST BEHIND THE GUIDE,

Torie Wiksell.

Torie is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over a decade of experience, and the host of the You're Not Crazy podcast. Her work focuses specifically on supporting adults who grew up with a parent who has borderline or narcissistic personality disorder.

A cycle breaker herself, Torie grew up with a mom who had plenty of narcissistic and borderline traits. She knows firsthand how isolating this experience can be, and how hard it is to find information focused on supporting the adult children who are trying to heal from these complicated dynamics.

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Surviving Interactions With a Narcissistic, Emotionally Immature, or Otherwise Toxic Parent

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  • Four repeatable steps to help you prepare for interactions with a difficult parent
  • Clarity and strategy to help you approach interactions more confidently and protect your emotional wellbeing
  • Worksheets to help you reflect and create a customized plan
  •  Instant download you can start using immediately
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WHAT REAL CYCLE BREAKERS HAVE TO SAY

People who've worked with Torie.

Hear from actual humans about their experience with Torie's coaching and podcast.