In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with author Julie L. Hall about the 12 unspoken rules of the narcissistic family. They explore what happens when acceptance depends on obedience and protecting the family’s image takes priority over the emotional safety of its children.


Brandon and Julie discuss how children learn to suppress their needs and anticipate a parent’s anger, while family roles can turn siblings against one another. They also examine how childhood coping patterns, including perfectionism and people pleasing, carry into adulthood and can make harmful relationship dynamics feel familiar.


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Julie can be reached at https://narcissistfamilyfiles.com/


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