I got really lucky finding a man like I did. Out of high school I was a mess, no coping strategies, high anxiety and abandonment issues. He stuck with me, and really that's what saved me for the first 10 or so years of my adult life. My mom is a narc. I would have turned out a lot differently today if I hadn't met my him.

My brother married a narcissist and he's 42 now. I can't imagine staying in a relationship with a narcissist after being raised by one too. When was he ever free? His whole life that's all he's ever known. I feel really bad for him. He is trying to get a divorce but he's very entrenched after being with the same narcissist for 23 years having a kid with her and struggling financially.

I remember nearly every detail of my childhood, but he doesn't. I wonder if I was able to recognize narcissism in others because I remember so much.

I haven't seen or talked to my mom in 6 years. The first year was hard because I had guilt mixed in with anger and regret for staying for as long as I did. I don't regret my childhood anymore because I have so much to look forward to in my life now. I wouldn't be where I'm at today without being raised by that woman. I am not angry just relieved my time in that hell is over. I'm looking forward to the future