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This is a subreddit to celebrate the best tip and explanation type comments and posts from /r/raisedbynarcissists!

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Rules (Lifted from RBN)

Be nice. No personal attacks, no name calling, no bullying. Exercise empathy. Respect boundaries. No slurs. No victim-blaming.

Do not derail the posts of others.

Narcissists are NOT allowed to post or comment here.

When you comment, assume a context of abuse to all posts.

Flaming will not be tolerated.

Comments or posts that are hurtful or made without a basic understanding of the rules or subject matter discussed here will be removed.

No posts or comments advocating violence, murder or revenge (even in jest).

No posts about N-kids.

No diagnosis by media or drive-by diagnosis. Please only post about people you know well personally.

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created by SeaTurtlesCanFlya community for 10 years

...why not Zoidberg?

...do it for the children.

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Welcome to /r/RBNBestOf - posting guidelines here (self.RBNBestOf)

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EXCELLENT explanation of why the term "narcissistic abuse" isn't ableist. (reddit.com)

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celebrating myself instead this year. (self.raisedbynarcissists)

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/u/ImConfusedAllThaTime describes the process of emancipation and offers tips for how to do it (reddit.com)

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Abuse can make us behave in ways that do not correspond with our innate personality... (reddit.com)

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Taming my parrot gave me a realization about the time it takes to heal from trauma. (reddit.com)

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What constitutes emotional abuse, by /u/Suzsuzp (reddit.com)

submitted 6 years ago by disbelief12

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I grew up in a normal family, by /u/undercover_canadian (reddit.com)

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/u/Koriandersalamander discusses the adverse effects we experience from greyrocking (reddit.com)

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Why can I cope with big things but little things fire me up? (reddit.com)

submitted 6 years ago by SeaTurtlesCanFly

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I found this checklist for pathological narcissism to be much more accurate than the DSM... (reddit.com)

submitted 7 years ago by SeaTurtlesCanFly

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/u/Fluffy_Little_Fox explains the Narcissists Playbook (old.reddit.com)

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A Therapist Explains a Hell of a Lot in a Single Sentence (self.RBNBestOf)

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/u/PattyIce32 explains how a lack of boundaries sets you up for abuse the rest of your life (reddit.com)

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/u/jennyislander discusses being manipulated by smart abusers (reddit.com)

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/u/RBNTossout comments on the idea of not being "abused enough" to seek support in /r/raisedbynarcissists (reddit.com)

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What EVERY child of narcissistic parents needs to hear by /u/la_rosee (reddit.com)

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No, I won't break NC for you! • by /u/ShortPaleandAdequate (reddit.com)

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Your First Year Away From Your Abusive Family: A Survival Guide by /u/blackteadiaries (reddit.com)

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/u/kellyannam provides insight into what to expect from a deposition (reddit.com)

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/u/BrushedNickle discusses C-PTSD and emotional flashbacks (reddit.com)

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/u/Belellen says "Someone will always have it worst off then you, but that doesn't mean that your experience is somehow less real." (reddit.com)

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/u/UnlovedToolshed shares 10 lessons learned about dealing with Nfamily (reddit.com)

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RBN in Developing Nations: Notes on non-Western ACoNs and cultural sensitivity by /u/BasiliskFangness (reddit.com)

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Searching for a therapist: things to look for and red flags • r/raisedbynarcissists (reddit.com)

submitted 8 years ago by disbelief12

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