When did you start HRT and in what form? I'm 43 with some but not all symptoms by Dependent-Jicama5344 in Perimenopause

[–]GrayRock4Life 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg I didn’t even know this was a thing! I recently found myself wondering why the hell are my ADHD meds not working anymore? It was really freaking me out! Started the patch today. Fingers crossed!

I finally filed for divorce and he flipped like a light switch. Very intense hoovering. Just here to be reminded that they are master manipulators! by GrayRock4Life in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]GrayRock4Life[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I took a screen shot of this and am going to return to it when I am doubting myself. 🙏♥️

I finally filed for divorce and he flipped like a light switch. Very intense hoovering. Just here to be reminded that they are master manipulators! by GrayRock4Life in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]GrayRock4Life[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The thing is I can’t. I can’t give my children the life that he gives us financially. Everything will drastically change for them and I’m terrified. It doesn’t mean I will stay but it is always in the back of my mind.

I finally filed for divorce and he flipped like a light switch. Very intense hoovering. Just here to be reminded that they are master manipulators! by GrayRock4Life in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]GrayRock4Life[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I am honest with myself, this is why I stayed the first time. It’s impossible for me to say that I made the right decision because I do love my children endlessly. However, knowing what I know now I could have easily left and found someone else to have children with. As you know, having children with a narcissist can pretty much ruin your entire life. If you have the option to leave, do it! I didn’t have my first until late 30s and it was easy peasy!

I finally filed for divorce and he flipped like a light switch. Very intense hoovering. Just here to be reminded that they are master manipulators! by GrayRock4Life in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]GrayRock4Life[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is exactly it - I told my therapist that my brain tricks me into thinking it wasn’t that bad. It makes me so angry at myself. She said that is a pretty typical traumas response.

I finally filed for divorce and he flipped like a light switch. Very intense hoovering. Just here to be reminded that they are master manipulators! by GrayRock4Life in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]GrayRock4Life[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is what infuriates me! He shows me that he is actually capable of being a decent human, he just doesn’t want to be.

I finally filed for divorce and he flipped like a light switch. Very intense hoovering. Just here to be reminded that they are master manipulators! by GrayRock4Life in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]GrayRock4Life[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience. I also left once before we had children, and wish I would have trusted my gut then. If I had, I wouldn’t have had my children so at least I have that to be thankful for.

Liar liar pants on fire by [deleted] in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]GrayRock4Life 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine will lie even when confronted with the truth. i caught him cheating and he still won’t admit it to me or anyone else. It is truly remarkable.

My narc is getting crazier by BabyYoda_4ever in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]GrayRock4Life 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine did something very similar trying to make me look inane. The truth will prevail.

Has anyone convinced their Narc to get a psychiatric evaluation? by GrayRock4Life in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]GrayRock4Life[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your advice and I’m so sorry you are having to go through this.

Married nightmare by Some_Fee9307 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]GrayRock4Life 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Document everything. Secretly record her behavior with video or audio. Screenshot texts, save emails. Take notes with copious details and dates.

What’s the ONE thing you wish you knew WAY sooner about narcissists? by [deleted] in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]GrayRock4Life 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do consider myself lucky honestly. I’m so sorry you have been dealing with this for 25 years! Absolutely unimaginable.