Surviving the Holidays with a Difficult Parent.
Your Guide to Thriving
this Holiday Season
Confidently navigate the holidays this year when you are dealing with a parent who has borderline or narcissistic personality disorder.
Imagine feeling grounded this holiday season—even with a challenging parent in the mix.
When you have a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality disorder (BPD/NPD) you know how stressful family gatherings can be. Tensions run high, triggers seem unavoidable, and it all feels so overwhelming.
But what if you had a roadmap to help you navigate these challenges with confidence and calm? What if you could actually start looking forward to the holidays instead of dreading them?
That’s where I come in.
This isn't just another “self-help” guide.
Oh hi! that's me- Torie wiksell
It’s an actionable toolkit designed specifically for the adult children of BPD/NPD parents, written by the adult child of a parent with a personality disorder (who also happens to be a therapist and coach).
Why you'll love this guide
My insights drawn from years of professional and personal experience.
Actionable advice for addressing the unique challenges you're about to face.
Tips for confidently protecting your peace and minimizing the amount of conflict.
How to build a holiday season that you'll actually look forward to!
Surviving the Holidays with a Difficult Parent is your practical, easy-to-follow guide to protecting your peace during the holidays.
Packed with proven strategies, reflective exercises, and a 5-step checklist, this guide will empower you to approach holiday gatherings on your own terms, so you can focus on what truly matters to you.
What’s inside the 18-page guide?
How to prepare, starting now.
Handling being triggered with confidence.
Creating a holiday season you'll actually feel excited about.
And so much more!
Ready to take control of the holidays this year?
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therapist, Coach, & host of the “You're not crazy” podcast
Torie Wiksell
I know firsthand just how overwhelming it can be to navigate the holidays with a BPD or NPD parent. I’ve spent years helping adults with complex family dynamics—especially those who feel stuck, stressed, or alone dealing with a parent who has borderline or narcissistic personality disorder. And it’s not just professional experience; I grew up in this chaos myself, and I know what it’s like to feel constantly on edge, trying to avoid conflicts that seem to come out of nowhere.
This guide is packed with practical tools and tips designed to make holiday interactions with a BPD or NPD parent less draining and more manageable. It's a survival kit for anyone who is dreading the holiday season because of difficult family dynamics, and it's crafted with all the know-how and empathy that my years of both personal and professional experience bring. If you’re ready for some much-needed support and a game plan to actually enjoy your holidays, this guide is for you.
Here's what people are saying about torie
“So glad I found this podcast
Sometimes I feel like no one understands my situation and most information available is about romantic relationships. Thank you Torie for filling in the gap!”
-Apple podcast review
“Finally feeling not crazy!
Love this podcast and Torie is so easy to listen to. ‘As a parent’, it's always about your child.' YES YES YES.”
-Apple podcast review
“Real talk on family drama
Torie's podcast is a must-listen for anyone dealing with tricky family dynamics. Torie brings a relatable and down-to-earth perspective, borne from her personal experience growing up with a mother struggling with unmanaged BPD. Her insights make navigating complicated relationships feel a bit more manageable, and her empathy shines through in every episode.”
-Apple podcast review
“Someone who finally GETS IT!!!
Torie gets it. I finally feel seen/heard/validated and then appropriately guided going through life with a parent who can frequently be quite a struggle to deal with. I'm SO excited to learn more from her as she continues to create episodes. 🫶🏻”
-Apple podcast review
“Torie this is AMAZING!!!! Such great simple helpful tips. THANK YOU! I'm seeing my family in a few weeks and have so much anxiety about it. This totally helps!”
An anonymous review of the guide (because obviously this is a sensitive topic!)
FAQ
WHAT IF MY PARENT IS DETERMINED TO MAKE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON A NIGHTMARE?
I'm counting on it- I mean they do have an unmanaged personality disorder, so it wouldn't be exactly surprising, right? This guide is about what you can do regardless of how chaotic your parent behaves.
HOW LONG WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO THIS GUIDE?
This is a PDF guide that you'll have access to forever! Perfect for revisiting as a refresher each holiday season.
WHAT IF I HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS?
Feel free to email me at torie@confidentboundaries.com with any questions you have. I’ll do my best to answer them and help you decide if this guide is right for you!
IS THIS GOING TO TAKE A TON OF TIME AND ENERGY TO IMPLEMENT?
No! Dreading the holidays with a BPD or NPD parent is time consuming and exhausting. This is your guide to getting some of that time and energy back!
HOW DO I DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE?
You'll receive the link to download the guide immediately after your payment is processed- easy peasy!
WHAT'S YOUR REFUND POLICY?
I’m confident this guide will prepare you for navigating the holiday season with a parent who has BPD/NPD! So confident, that if you download the guide and decide it isn't a good fit for you, just email me at torie@confidentboundaries.com within 24 hours of purchasing, and I'll refund your purchase.
Take charge of your holiday season and get the tools to protect your well-being now and for years to come