LJI 10:3 - Everything looks like a nail

[az_starshine]

Over time, I have begun to realize that my client is a textbook narcissist. She is always either the hero or the victim in every story, and watching it play out is exhausting

Comments

[banana_galaxy]

Yikes. That's really challenging.

[elderwoodpixie]

I had a friend like that. I found myself buying food for her children because I couldn't just let them live on what she fed them. Once that started though, she'd just call me and tell me she was broke and out of food and wait for me to offer. I had to separate myself from her. One of her kids still comes to me, just to talk, bum a meal, and get a hug. Breaks my heart. One of them thinks that I abandoned her mom - like I was her dad or something. It's a real shame.

[marlawentmad]

This kind of personality is insidious. It is in our good nature to want to give people the benefit of the doubt. It sounds like she's demonstrated who she is, though, and your realization is valid, even if it took time.

[static_abyss]

I'm sending you all of my positive vibes, because your work is important. But it is always good to remember that your emotional and mental wellbeing should be first. Best of luck ♡

[bewize]

I could never do this job. My BFF works with this type of personality disorders, but it would make me mental.

Don't stick with someone to your detriment, though. You're not helping her or yourself in that case.