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I used to manage my narcissistic mother’s emotions better than my own bank account. Now I run a successful business with my husband, and she still can’t regulate a conversation without screaming. Sad, if you were to ask me. For thirty years, I was the family’s emotional manager, apologizing for everyone’s outbursts, smoothing over their … Read more
I thought I had found the one. Instead, I found my worst nightmare. He didn’t show up like a monster. I wished! He showed up like a dream. Attentive, charming, and full of promises that made me believe I would be safe. For a while, I thought I had hit the jackpot. But slowly, and … Read more
I stayed longer than I should have because I still loved my narcissistic mother, even when I knew, deep down, her feelings for me weren’t the same. I kept hoping that one day she’d see me, understand me, maybe even love me the way I needed. That hope kept me tied to them far past … Read more
Let me tell you the part that messed with my head the most: Calling out my toxic family didn’t lead to growth, resolution, or even an honest conversation. Nope. It led to them crying, them telling everyone how hurt they were, and somehow, me being painted as the villain for finally speaking up. For years, … Read more
I tell myself it’s no big deal. That you’re just “too picky.” But deep down, I don’t trust people, and it’s not a personality flaw. It’s trauma. I grew up walking on eggshells. In a home where love came with conditions and trust felt dangerous, I learned early that being vulnerable often led to pain. … Read more
I told myself I could handle it. That maybe I was overreacting. That love meant compromise. I was so wrong. When you’re with a narcissist, you don’t wake up one day and suddenly see the truth. It happens slowly. One gaslight at a time, one silent treatment at a time, one emotional high followed by … Read more
I thought I hit the jackpot. Charming. Confident. Magnetic. They knew exactly what to say, how to say it, and when to say it. I was hooked, hard. Looking back, I should’ve seen the red flags waving right in my face. But love has a way of making you blind. And before I knew it, … Read more
I remember the exact moment I knew I was done. Like so f**cking done. Not just tired. Not just frustrated. But done. It wasn’t after another lie. Or another silent treatment. Or another moment of feeling like I was screaming into a void, begging to be heard. It was quiet. Almost anticlimactic. I just looked … Read more
If you’ve ever been with a narcissist, you know how it goes. One minute, you’re their soulmate. The next, you’re the villain in their twisted little story. I’ve been there…. walking on eggshells, second-guessing myself, making excuses for behavior that had no excuse. The truth is, you weren’t crazy. You were manipulated. Narcissists are masters … Read more
I used to think breaking up with someone meant talking it out, being mature, explaining my reasons, maybe even staying friends. That’s what normal people do. But breaking up with a narcissist? That’s a whole different game. It’s not a breakup but an escape. And if you don’t do it right, you’ll get sucked back … Read more
