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Dear Richard and Staff,
Regarding the subject of INNER CRITIC... I grew up with three older brothers. The youngest of the three ( 7 years older than me) was diagnosed as NPD. Mom had a drinking problem. I'm the scapegoat. When I hear my inner critic, it comes in the voices of any of the other family members (one at a time). I hear the typical scoldings from childhood. I'm working on observing and recognizing these voices. I have begun to challenge them. Should I be hearing them as my own voice or, some other voice? Does it matter that I recognize my inner critic as other family members? If the voice that I hear is mine, would that be healthier because I would then assume ownership of it?
A dear thank you for your attention and expertise.
Northern Man
Regarding the subject of INNER CRITIC... I grew up with three older brothers. The youngest of the three ( 7 years older than me) was diagnosed as NPD. Mom had a drinking problem. I'm the scapegoat. When I hear my inner critic, it comes in the voices of any of the other family members (one at a time). I hear the typical scoldings from childhood. I'm working on observing and recognizing these voices. I have begun to challenge them. Should I be hearing them as my own voice or, some other voice? Does it matter that I recognize my inner critic as other family members? If the voice that I hear is mine, would that be healthier because I would then assume ownership of it?
A dear thank you for your attention and expertise.
Northern Man
