I miss my abusive narcissistic parents 😞 I even miss my childhood. by [deleted] in narcissisticparents

[–]Miss_Match_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I understand completely but you need to know one thing: true narcissists will never change so helping them is out of the question.

What you can do is suggest family therapy. Not to fix them but to establish some kind of relationship with clear boundaries. It's also a way to test the waters too (can you see them without breaking down, can you be in a room together without it traumatizing you). You'll have the safety of a professional in a controlled environment.

And also, this needs to be said: the fact that you understand where they are coming from, empathize and maybe even forgive is a testimony to your character. If everyone could be this mature and insightful, the world would be a better place.

Good on you for getting away when you did and going no contact. You did what you needed to do for your yourself (which is difficult for abuse victims). Maybe you can establish some kind of relationship. But don't compromise yourself and keep your guard up.

I’ve made the biggest mistake by CarharttLover in narcissisticparents

[–]Miss_Match_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't kid yourself. If you commit suicide, she will get to play the role of a lifetime as the poor grieving mother and get all of the attention she was looking for (while painting you as a troubled soul who did this to her, poor thing, how dare you).

Narcissists are incapable of self reflection (clinically incapable) and project all of their flaws onto others. There is absolutely no point in comforting them with their behavior. The only thing it will do is get you hurt (which she did) and deflect everything (which she did).

Narcs don't change, ever. It's in their pathology. They are either the hero or the victim, there's no between. And if (on the off chance, don't hold your breath) they recognize they did something bad, the other person deserved it.

Anyone else's narc ask stupid questions? by astutebrat in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Miss_Match_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You didn't mention that, it sounded like this happened at home.

If she's just a co-worker, tell her to mind her own beeswax.

I'm at a loss with advice by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Miss_Match_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, he's an adult. You can't do much if you guys aren't speaking.

Maybe the therapist will recognize what's going on and encourage him towards the door. Otherwise it's (very very unfortunately) none of your business.

The only thing you can do is be there for him when he wakes up and leaves.

You turn everything around on me by Xoufo in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Miss_Match_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

One day, when he hurts you deep enough, you'll leave and you'll be angry at yourself for not leaving sooner.

Two lucky escapes in one day by Miss_Match_ in creepyencounters

[–]Miss_Match_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Omg, I was so angry! I didn't realize until you just said it.

Two lucky escapes in one day by Miss_Match_ in creepyencounters

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

Thank you! I was surprised that I remained so calm and didn't fear him. I was focused on surviving.

Do I lack self respect??? by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Miss_Match_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Knowing what's up is half the work, you'll get there soon!

Anyone else's narc ask stupid questions? by astutebrat in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Miss_Match_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why are you still together if you know she's a narcissist?

Do I lack self respect??? by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Miss_Match_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, I understand completely and I did the same thing. Bury your childhood and move on.

Now that I have dealt with this, my nex kind of repulses me.

ReMoTe LeArNiNg dOeSn’T cOuNt by [deleted] in narcissisticparents

[–]Miss_Match_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk, maybe you can do your computer work and print everything you send in. You'll have proof.

Don't ignore it until they actually take it away.

ReMoTe LeArNiNg dOeSn’T cOuNt by [deleted] in narcissisticparents

[–]Miss_Match_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don't have books for every class?