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Survivors of toxic relationship with a Narcissist: Let's Connect
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@gardenchef, thank you for starting this discussion group for people who want to talk about and get support while coping with narcissistic abuse.
Not everyone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) will be abusive, but people who are abusive can cause significant harm to the people around them. This is sometimes called narcissistic abuse, which can be emotional, psychological, or physical.
@gardenchef @brandysparks @lakesofdelray @gingerw, how are you recovering from the abuse of a relationship with a narcissist? What helps?
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@colleenyoung Thank you for making the distinction between a diagnosable personality disorder such as narcissistic personality disorder vs. a person who shows narcissistic abuse.
We all have personality traits such as introversion or assertiveness. Those traits do not translate into an actual disorder.
I learned about the above by reading and listening to experts. Please continue to share with books or articles that you've read. I like TED Talks too. I'm careful, though, about the source I want to make sure that the information is valid and reliable. You'll know that when you read about the speaker (in the description) or the author (on the back or inner leaf of the book).
Knowing that I am his source of supply that fuels his behavior. Setting strong boundaries for myself and being fully conscious and aware when he crosses them. I have a list of 35 boundaries for narcissists that I am trying to attach. Can’t seem to do it.
@colleenyoung been ages since we spoke. Hoping you can point the way to the right group. I will be 81 tomorrow. There is no way I should be alive or for that matter to have the food fortune to have spent the last 34 years with the love of my life who gave me a life. I was horribly abuse as a child from birth to 12. I was very premature. My poor mother was an alcoholic and suffered from depression. My father was a very sick angry 😡 man who likewise was an alcoholic. Twin sisters sexually abused me. The oldest sister was a classic narcissist. Somehow I found a way to survive and enjoy an amazing life. How much time I have is of course up for grabs. I am in excellent health. I am trying to discover what I can do to help others. We have 5 daughters and 12 grandchildren between us. So Colleen do you have any ideas.
Thanks 🙏 so much.
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Understanding that we are stronger [mentally and emotionally] than the narcissist is important to always remember. I have worked hard to be proud of who I am, what I accomplish, on a daily basis. Not always giving in to the negative emotions that can be triggered, but acknowledging them. It can be a battle everyday, but I need to remind myself in the long haul it is worth it.
Ginger