When You’re Afraid Your Child Will Believe the Narcissist’s Version of You
There’s a fear that keeps you up at night.
Not the fear of doing this alone.
Not even the fear of starting over.
But the fear that one day… your child will believe the version of you that the other parent has created.
The exaggerated stories.
The twisted narratives.
The subtle digs disguised as jokes.
The lies wrapped in just enough truth to sound believable.
You hear your child repeat things you never said.
You see the hesitation in their eyes, wondering who to trust.
And it breaks something in you.
Because you’ve spent years becoming the parent you needed. You’ve poured your whole heart into showing up with honesty, grace, and consistency. And still—there’s this ache… that all of that could be undone by someone who’s more interested in control than connection.
But here’s what’s true:
Time tells the truth.
Your child may not see it now.
They may be swayed by charm or confusion or fear of upsetting the wrong person.
But one day, they’ll notice.
They’ll notice who picked them up on the hard days.
Who listened instead of lectured.
Who stayed soft when it would’ve been easier to shut down.
They’ll see the difference between love that performs and love that protects.
So keep going.
Keep showing up with steady love and quiet truth.
You don’t have to fight for your child’s loyalty—just be the safe place they’ll always come back to when the masks fall.
And when they ask the hard questions later?
You’ll have something the other parent never will:
A clear heart and a life that proves your love.
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