How do we respond when a narcissistic sibling erupts in anger? The impulse is to erupt in anger, however, that’s not the best strategy to deescalate the situation. It’s almost impossible to win with a narcissist, so it’s best to avoid a power struggle. This illuminating episode provides guidance on what to do in these volatile, vulnerable moments when a sibling lashes out. There is a tendency to personalize these angry reactions, but actually, it's important that we don't take this on and don't personalize their nasty provocation. Remain calm and focus on your breath before you react. If you become emotional, you will bait them and arouse their defenses. It's equally important not to people-please or enable, but learn to defuse the situation by being diplomatic. It's one thing to find your voice and speak up, but it's also important to yield in some circumstances to buy peace. These are just a few tips that Ali-John and Fern discuss in this conversation about narcissistic injury.

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