Honor Thy Father and Mother … But What If They’re Narcissists?

“Honor thy father and mother.”
For many raised under narcissistic parents, this verse became less a comfort and more a weapon. It silenced voices, excused mistreatment, and left deep wounds wrapped in guilt and shame.

In Honor Thy Father and Mother … But What If They’re Narcissists?, Kellesia Sharay offers a compassionate and faith-filled guide for survivors of narcissistic parenting. Drawing from her personal journey, she untangles the misuse of scripture, exposes the roots of generational trauma, and shows how God’s promises bring freedom and restoration.

Inside these pages, you’ll discover:

• How scripture is often misused to demand silence and unquestioning obedience.
• The reality of generational trauma and how cycles of pain are passed down.
• The lasting wounds of narcissistic parenting—and how they shape adulthood.
• God’s heart for the brokenhearted, offering love where parents failed.
• Practical healing practices that nurture peace, rest, and wholeness.
• The transforming power of forgiveness, not as excusing harm but as reclaiming freedom.
• What it means to be a cycle breaker, choosing to end patterns of abuse and plant new legacies of peace.

Sharay’s story is raw yet hopeful, grounded in scripture and infused with gentle guidance. Every chapter ends with reflection questions, making this both a healing resource and a personal workbook.

This book is for anyone who has wrestled with parental wounds, spiritual guilt, or the weight of silence. If you long to know that honoring God does not mean enduring abuse—and that breaking free is possible—these pages will help you step into truth, forgiveness, and lasting freedom.

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