The Narcissistic Family System: A Guide to Behavioral Archetypes

Blu Normal cuts puppet strings tied to three symbolic family roles — golden pedestal, scapegoat target, fading silhouette. Caption: YOU ARE NOT THE ROLE.

Stardate 2026.201 · D911 1. Foundations: The Family as a Narcissistic Extension In a healthy family system, parents provide the emotional attunement necessary for a child to develop a secure sense of self. However, when a mother suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) or the more subtle “Covert Narcissism,” this dynamic undergoes a pathological inversion. […]