'I feel they are deliberately isolating me.'
Dear Newsweek, I am 74 years old and the second-born of six siblings. My late mother was a narcissist, and while she was alive, my family had gatherings and took photographs without me—I didn't find out she had even died until the day of the funeral.
I feel they are deliberately isolating me. For example, one of my brothers comes to my town several times a month, but never texts or calls to say they will be in town. I guess I would be considered the black sheep...A stock photo of a pile of sepia-toned, vintage family photographs. Newsweek asked two experts on narcissistic personality disorder to advise a reader being"scapegoated" by her family.A narcissist assigns roles to their children.
If you're continuing to struggle, I'd advise seeking professional counseling from someone with a background in narcissistic personality disorder. Many counselors don't understand narcissism and can do more harm than good, so you should seek a specialist in this area.