Narcissists, Flying Monkeys, and Sibling Estrangement

What is a flying monkey? In narcissistic families, flying monkeys serve as proxies or pawns for the narcissist by guilt-tripping, shaming, and gaslighting an unsuspecting sibling or victim. This dynamic often occurs in large families where one sibling dominates and then employs others to do his/her dirty work. Flying monkeys are a kind of enabler who often love drama. He or she rubber stamps the narcissist’s behavior and, in the process, avoids narcissistic abuse. When a sibling establishes healthy boundaries, the narcissist will rage and then employ flying monkeys in another attempt to control victims. In this episode, learn how to respond to these manipulative people.Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapyJoin my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blogI also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangementTo buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRankTo connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.comOr visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPageYou can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapmanLike what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG