The first book written specifically FOR teens living with narcissistic parents—not adapted from adult content, but built from the ground up for your experience.

Why this book is different

You're stuck at home with a parent who switches between charming to the outside world and cruel behind closed doors. Teachers love them. Friends don't believe you. You feel crazy, but you're not—you're responding normally to an abnormal situation.

This isn't a book about "dealing with difficult parents." This is survival training for teens whose parent has Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

What you'll get

• Part I - Understanding (Chapters 1-3): You're not imagining it—clinical NPD explained in plain language. Why no one believes you when your parent is charming to everyone else. How living with this affects you (and why that's not your fault).

• Part II - Surviving Right Now (Chapters 4-7) CRISIS PRIORITY: Staying safe when home doesn't feel safe. Gray rock technique—how to become "boring" on purpose to reduce conflict. Protecting your mental health with zero money and no permission needed. Finding safe adults and real friends despite their interference.

• Part III - Navigating the System (Chapters 8-10): Your legal rights in custody battles and when courts listen to teens. Fighting back when they sabotage school, activities, and college. Financial independence and escape planning for age 18.

• Part IV - Healing and Relationships (Chapters 11-12): Dating and friendships—breaking patterns before they start. You are not your parent—healing is possible.

138 Interactive Elements

• 38 Real Talk sidebars: Authentic teen voices who've been there
• 24 Try This exercises: Immediate actionable strategies
• 18 Myth vs Reality tables: Countering gaslighting
• 16 Checklists and Quizzes: Self-assessment and planning tools
• 14 Future You testimonials: Hope from young adults who escaped
• 12 When They Say This boxes: Decoding narcissist-speak
• 10 You're Not Alone scenarios: You're not the only one
• 6 Your Rights legal boxes: Know your legal protections

Crisis-Accessible Design

• Non-linear navigation: Jump to what you need NOW
• Quick Find topic index: For emergency situations
• Three reading paths: Crisis, Sequential, or Topic-Based
• Short chapters: 15-25 minute reading time each

Written with trauma-informed, teen-appropriate voice. No condescension. No toxic positivity. Just honest survival strategies that actually work.