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When you set a boundary with a narcissistic gaslighter, you’re not just protecting yourself. You’re pulling the plug on their favorite mind game. For years, I believed boundaries were about “being polite but firm” or “keeping the peace.” In families where others rewrite your history or mock your emotions, boundaries take on a heavier meaning. … Read more
Cutting the narcissist loose isn’t the end of a relationship. It’s the start of your strategic comeback. The first time I walked away, I remember sitting in my room, and suddenly realizing I could breathe without bracing for someone’s explosion. What startled me wasn’t the silence but the peace inside it. For years, my energy … Read more
You could have them cornered with undeniable proof. They’ll still look you in the eye and deny everything. I remember the day I finally caught my mother in a contradiction so blatant that even my siblings froze. She had told one version of a story to my aunt, another to my cousin, and a completely … Read more
The body will call out a narcissist before your brain dares to. I didn’t always believe that. For years, I thought my random aches, sudden nausea, or sleepless nights were just “stress” or maybe something was wrong with me. But I remember one time, my mother had barely said a word, yet I suddenly felt … Read more
The hardest part wasn’t leaving the narcissists. It was learning how to live with my own mind afterward. When the shouting and chaos stopped, I thought I’d finally have peace. But the silence was worse. In that silence, my mother’s voice lived on inside my head, sharper than ever. My younger brother’s mocking words echoed … Read more
It was 2 AM, and I was lying in bed staring at the ceiling. My body was exhausted, but my mind was running in circles. I kept rerunning every word I’d said to my mother earlier that day. Did I sound disrespectful? Should I have explained myself differently? What if she twists it when she … Read more
Narcissists don’t “just talk too much.” Their endless rambling isn’t innocent chatter. It’s a manipulation tactic. The goal is control rather than connection. By keeping you cornered in their stream of words, they drain your energy, dominate the space, and ensure the spotlight never leaves them. I remember one evening when my mother called me. … Read more
They told us forgiveness meant opening the door again. But that lie kept me trapped for years. I remember the day I finally forgave my mother after years of chaos. I had convinced myself that forgiveness meant she deserved another chance to be in my life. So I let her back in. At first, I … Read more
Narcissists thrive on your guilt. Every “sorry” you hand over is another leash they use to pull you back into control. For years, I handed out apologies like candy, even for things that weren’t wrong. I remember once saying sorry to my mother because I was tired after a long day of school and wanted … Read more
Happiness with a narcissist feels impossible because the entire relationship is built on chaos. They don’t argue to resolve. They argue to win. They don’t correct you to help. They correct you to diminish. One day, they flood you with affection, laughter, and exaggerated praise. The next day, they lash out, lie, or retreat into … Read more
