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This might hurt and I’m sorry in advance if this is the case for you. I am seeking strong and proactive advice.

I have a narcissistic mother and had an extremely kind and self-unappreciative father. It took me almost forever realising the behaviour of my mother was not right (and voicing this)…so you can imagine the trauma that went on to be created in my childhood (I should say that I have never budged, I ...

Hi all,

I am new here, but not young, and want to say I greatly appreciate any insight that I am not alone dealing with abusive family while trying to grieve for my beloved, sweet mother.
Both father and brother the college professors are covert narcissists who made my beloved mother's life miserable, and have caused me much suffering when I allowed it.

Here is my #1 question:

How do you do deal - emotionally ...

I have recently discovered my mother is a covert narcissist who has caused appalling damage to all of the children’s relationships. I was designated scapegoat, but cannot remember details of just how she worked her magic.
I believed that I was mentally unstable, destined for failure, unattractive and could not see a future. Everything has been an uphill struggle.
The only way I woke up is that I had a terrible workplace accident, where I ...

my mom keeps on passing sarcastic taunts.

incident: i invited her to my house in another city. i took her to a place to visit but i was feeling weak n wanted to vomit.
when i tell her she says: well puke by the corner of the street.

next day she says: i couldnt eat because of u
me: i wasnt feeling well
she: but why should others suffer

and shes been unwell he entire ...

Desperately need help. I live with a man I've known for 7 years. We get along sometimes, but most of the times not. He's not very nice to meet. I don't know why I stay there other than I'm comfortable where I am. I'm working on a way out. But I really really need some advice here. Nobody believes me. But he is destroying my clothes. I love clothes and I have a lot of ...

I am male, 44 years old. 11 years ago my closest male friendship I had had from school ended, mostly on my account as I walked away. He later attempted to rekindle the friendship and I declined. I cut loose somewhat reluctantly, but to this day I don't feel I had a lot of choice. I'm fine with the outcome, as my life improved a lot, but since then I have often wondered whether my ...

Family member believes earth is flat. There are no planets. Deep state conspiracies. All Telescopes have images of fake plants. Tom Hanks and other celebrities are under house arrest and pedophiles. The Tom Hanks in movies is an imposter. Any many more beliefs etc…… too many to list. Also refuses to watch movies about space because all lies. I have stop discussing with this family these beliefs because it gets heated. Even if I have ...

I'm at my wits end and need your help to see what's what and what my next step ought to be. I've initiated Christian counselling, again. And this time by myself to talk about whether or not there is a Biblical out from my marriage and to get help sorting out my thougths as my head is spinning.

Short background. Been married 9 plus years. He - a ruggedly handsome born-again Christian then in his ...

Hello,

new here.. so please if there is a FAQ I should have read, please just direct me there..

Me and my wife met before I was divorced from my 1st wife, at first it was a very innappropriate relationship and I should have ended things with the first before the next woman (No kids with first wife, doesnt make it any better though). (This is important later)

Things moved quickly with us, before you ...

Hello all, this is my first post. I'm Italian so my English is not perfect.

I'll try to be as concise as I can describing my 6 months long relationship with what I highly suspect being a person with HPD (she is not diagnosed). I would love to hear your opinions on this situation, if it's similar to something you already experienced.

I broke up with her recently and I'm feeling exhausted, this post also ...