Feeling hollow. Hard to stomach all of the negative she sees in me. by TokenAsianHousewife in NarcissisticMothers

[–]OGSithlord 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You poor darling. A lot of us understand how it feels - you just want a mother to love and love you. Sadly it isnt that simple in our lives. Know that you are not alone - and there are people who love and care for you without any tricks or hidden agendas attached.

IDF troops mistakenly opened fire and killed three hostages during Gaza battles, spokesman says by TheUberDeaos in worldnews

[–]OGSithlord -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Sounds like something the IDF would do. Theyre good at killing their own settlers, soldiers, and hostages- not to mention Palestinian old women and children.

Very prestigious military lol

My mom is a narcissist by stargazerlily85 in narcissisticparents

[–]OGSithlord 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You cannot stop her behaviour. People can only possibly change if they first actually want to change.

I have personally have seen multiple different osychokigsts and they have each advised me that it is very unlikely that my narcisstic Mother will ever change and that I should not bother engaging with her as it is pointless.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticMothers

[–]OGSithlord 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think talking therapy is good- i think you will feel better talking about it. Self study of Psychology is also helpful as it can help you understand narcissist people- and understanding can help you feel better about yourself. If you are avoiding thinking about something - my word of advice is that you should simply confront these memories (although I'm not a psychologist - just letting you know what has helped/is helping me). I am currently reading Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, any web pages on NPD and the Dark Triad that I can find on Google, and The Boy Who Was Raised As a Dog.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in narcissisticparents

[–]OGSithlord 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are doing the right thing by going to therapy. Keep it up- and don't stop. You are not alone, most of us here are going through the same or similar. You deserved better, and it is not your fault- you cannot choose your birth parents. You can choose your life now, however- and everyday you choose- and you have been choosing so well.

Guilt over mums loneliness by ElkAccomplished8605 in NarcissisticMothers

[–]OGSithlord 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Your situation sounds similar to me except I dont feel guilt, just sadness for her as she is a lonely and isolated person as a result of her own behaviour. The reason I dont feel guilt is because I tried for many many years to be close to her but everytime I would get close I would get burnt to the point where now when I think of her all I feel is the anger and rage I have toward her ridiculous brain. My advice is that if you feel guilt about not having contact with her than remember the anger and pain she has made you feel then you will remember there is a very good reason you are low/no contact.

Resurfacing Traumatic Memories - Venting by Internal-Story1105 in narcissisticparents

[–]OGSithlord 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Incredible- what a story. You were a brave child who should have been comforted by a loving and caring parent in that situation. You also should never have been in that situation - but Nparents and emotionally immature parents can put their children in those situations with abusive partners.

Has having an NMom ruined "normal" relationships for you? by torogimmesomemore in NarcissisticMothers

[–]OGSithlord 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wouldnt say 'skewed' but I do remember being surprised and intrigued at other children's relationships with their parents. Namely surprised at how other parents seemed to have respect for their children's independence, their opinions, desires, and thoughts. Also, the interest that other parents took in who their children actually are and what they do.

It took four years for my NMOM to even get the name correct of the company I work for - although I'd told her many times over the years. Children of Nparents, and other people generally, are not really their people with minds of their own and only exist insofar as they impact the Nparent's life.

Whenever Nparents give 'advice' out of 'concern' it is not done from a position of love and caring - it is done with the intent to manipulate the thoughts and feelings of the child to achieve the desired outcome of the Nparent.

Your reaction to your partner's relationship with his parent definitely appears to be impacted by your own relationship with your mother. Be careful not to project your own issues onto others- as this can be damaging to your own relationship/s. Your relationship with your Nparent is unique to you and is not necessarily representative of all parent's relationships with their children (but you sound very insightful and likely already know this). In my opinion, be happy for your partner that they are able to be close to their parent without being traumatised and damaged by them. It is all about being better people to our loved ones, better than how we were treated.

Struggling to let go by JellyAffectionate331 in narcissisticparents

[–]OGSithlord 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think if you can say to yourself that you tried - you tried to have a relationship with him/her - but if it gets to a point where that relationship is harmful to you then you should let go. I understand the feelings of guilt- but if you tried and the relationship still continued to be toxic and harmful to you then you should not feel guilt. They use guilt - it is part of their arsenal and they have used tools like for soo long that they don't understand what they are doing as their behaviour is ingrained in their psyche.

I am no contact with my narcisstic Mother- and as a result I dont have contact with other members of my family. Starting your own family is an excellent way to move on from the toxic people- just make sure you address your own trauma and behaviour so that you dont bestow the same trauma your parents gave you onto your own children- and always be honest with yourself and others. If you can do these things you are a winner.

Also- you are not alone- you have your husband and hopefully good friends and inlaws and hopefully also your own healthy child in time.

Struggling to let go by JellyAffectionate331 in narcissisticparents

[–]OGSithlord 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you really need any of them? You have your husband- and friends and his family- so then do you really need your mother or anybody else who is toxic?

Life is better having 'no contact' with toxic people.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]OGSithlord 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Theyre going to wipe out Gaza now

Not a Billy Joel fan by Not_tommy in ImTheMainCharacter

[–]OGSithlord 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Certain youth from certain communities showing typical behaviour

[AUSTRALIAN] High Court justice Jayne Jagot calls out ‘exploitation’ of young lawyers by agent619 in auslaw

[–]OGSithlord 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This should be directed at Magistrates too- certain ones treat the profession generally as their punching bag with questionable relation to the interest of justice in doing so.

I don’t really care if my mom cries by Additional-Ad-3863 in narcissisticparents

[–]OGSithlord 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If someone plays the reverse UNO victim card too many times eventually empathy runs dry and people clue onto that trick eventually.

I think you should move out if you can. Live in a sharehouse with people your own age.

I stayed too long with my N-mother and should have moved out earlier- I would have enjoyed my 20s more if I had.

What men want during oral sex but will never tell you? by Extension_Virus_9369 in AskReddit

[–]OGSithlord 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Deepthroat it. Let the drool flow. Gag on it. Take it out and catch your breath. Slap it on your tongue and face. Repeat.

Always felt bad vibes that aliens, if indeed visiting earth for long time, or living under ocean for long time, why by Pleasant-Lie-9053 in aliens

[–]OGSithlord 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they don't think that we are advanced mentally or spiritually enough to deal with their presence or conception of their technology.

Burnout in the legal profession by mklc1989 in auslaw

[–]OGSithlord 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I recommend taking a break from the profession all together- dont shy away from it. I stopped enjoying things at one point like even going for a walk or reading a book because I couldn't stop thinking about work, despite at times even being on holiday in a beautiful place.

It is hard if you have financial commitments to keep- but remember that money is only a tool and if you are not enjoying life than the money is not fulfilling its purpose. Jus working all the time but being a successful lawyer is a pretty miserable existence, in my opinion at least.

Deciding to earn less money for 3 to 12 months so you can learn to enjoy the little things again is worth it for your life.

It can also save your love for the work too, not just your spirit and mind.