Overcoming narcissism

[elionwyr]

It's been nearly 4-1/2 years since I started the process of recovering from having a narcissist at the center of my life.  It's as difficult a process as dealing with any sort of abuse, and just as insidious, because people inherently don't want to believe how bad it is for the victim. We as people are an odd mix of beliefs.  We love gossip, and we

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[softlywhispered]

I wish I'd had this 3 years ago. It would have helped. I can clearly see the issues now, looking back. And yes. He broke me. I was that strong Trophy, and once broken, I was nothing. I'm back to me, stronger because I'm forged in fire.

[elionwyr]

Love you much..and I'm sorry I couldn't do more for you then. *hug*

[oneagain]

My parents are both partial narcissists (yes, it can be partial if it is part of a larger diagnosis, but I will not get into that here) and really, if the world was a better place, they'd be put down like bad dogs. I have nothing to do with them, have not for years, but because of them I can smell this from a mile away. I have no use for these people (none that I would share here, at any rate), but that does not mean they do not have uses

[regalpewter]

Hmmm, I am not sure but there may be a reason why this is important to me. I must ponder this.
Thanks for posting it.
YIS,
WRI

[bronxelf_ag001]

Lee's ex wife has NPD. He credits me (and I don't think I deserve as much as he gives me) for giving him the ability to leave. What I did do, was get him to see her for what she was.

This is a good post, and you should feel good.