It took FOREVER to finally leave The Narc, only to realize that once I made that fateful decision, my name became mud. She was not going to let me go without a fight. I was going to be villainized like I never experienced before the breakup. All my friends and family heard how crazy, unbalanced, manipulative, […]
The Narc took it all, especially My Sons. She didn’t? Here Comes the Smear Campaign. Read More »
“If somebody is gracious enough to give me a second chance, I won’t need a third.” Pete Rose. Life is all about second chances. Not in every single aspect, of course, but we’re often granted a “re-do” without even realizing it. The truth is some of us are given a lot more, but instead of
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It’s a timeless classic for a reason. “Oh, continue to love me-never misjudge the most faithful heart of your beloved. Ever thine. Ever mine. Ever ours.” Beethoven wrote these words to his Immortal Beloved — and who hasn’t read those words and wanted them for their own? I know I have. I’ve pored over famous
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Fasten your seatbelts. We are in for a bumpy ride and a rockin’ landing. If you have frequented my textually transmitted unease or just stumbled onto this site, please stick around. This is from a personal point of view. It must be shared. Whether you’re an adult child, partner/spouse, or other family member of a
And she’s making me feel like I’ve never been born Read More »
When we discover essential truths about narcissists and realize the narcissist is not capable of genuine love, it’s gut-wrenching. The intense salt in the wound is the understanding that he or she doesn’t love us now, and never did. We may experience this in many different forms. Maybe this person who once vowed and declared
“The Narcissist Didn’t Love Me! Now What?” Read More »
When I was younger, I seemed to date those women who had more shoes in their house than books. Similarly, I liked women who are comfortable in their own skin; but was really turned on by those who are comfortable in their own shoes. And then I got older. I was slowly made to understand
What Is It with Women and Their Shoes? Read More »
He had to be. How else do I explain her? She has a kind heart and a fantastic soul. She is magnificently good-looking, but this is incidental; looks fade for everyone, so her personality and character must shine through to keep your attention. But truth be told, she is still the most exquisite woman I
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I have no answer to this, so we go a little long today. But I think if you stay with me, maybe we can find out together. If you have recently ended a toxic relationship with someone with the traits of a narcissist, you’re likely dealing with plenty of hurt and confusion. Even when you know,
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Life is not supposed to be this hard! It’s not. It’s just not supposed to be this hard. I mean, on paper it all seems so easy. I have watched other people succeed at it. They are good at being kids. Good at school. Good grades. They know how to talk to other kids. High
You can’t stop the Narc. You can only hope to contain her. Read More »
“She said you don’t understand what I saidI said no no no, you’re wrong, when I was a boyEverything was rightEverything was right I saidEven though you know what you knowI know that I’m ready to leave‘Cause you’re making me feel like I’ve never been born She said you don’t understand what I saidI said
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