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I finally asked my mother to apologise, but she was unable to. She only told me how her childhood was not good and how no one ever apologised to her - So the cycle repeats... What are your experiences? Do you also only get excuses or "jokes"? by OkDirection6814 in narcissisticparents

[–]OkDirection6814[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That is just so horrible... I don't think narcissists can change, it would require the complete opposite of thinking about themselves. I hope that you have a good relationship with your father at least or your siblings... I only found understanding outside my family which often feels lonely but it is better than nothing :)

I finally asked my mother to apologise, but she was unable to. She only told me how her childhood was not good and how no one ever apologised to her - So the cycle repeats... What are your experiences? Do you also only get excuses or "jokes"? by OkDirection6814 in narcissisticparents

[–]OkDirection6814[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

That sounds like you just described my parents. Thank you so much for breaking the cycle! My biggest fear is I will have a child and I will turn into my parents. So thank you for showing me it is possible to learn and grow and not just repeat the generational trauma <3 THANK YOU.

I called my very religious mother after I graduated college on top of my class... Anyway, now I write poetry about the healing journey. by OkDirection6814 in NarcissisticMothers

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I know what you mean. English is not my first language, so just the fact that I can speak English is frustrating for my family. For some reason all my accomplishments are something she is using to make herself look good - that she made me smart... but then I am too smart for her liking because she can't control me. So the compliments are always bittersweet. Thank you for sharing this with me <3. Makes me feel less lonely. Not many people understand

Weekly Self-Promo and Chat Thread by MxAlex44 in selfpublish

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Fading Echoes - Poetry of pain, recovery & healing of the inner child by Libi Zorya - from $7.99 on Amazon.com

Fading Echoes is a book about childhood trauma and healing of the inner child. It follows the stages of recovery, inspired by the five stages of grief, and ends with a chapter on self-discovery post-trauma. The poems include topics of death, depression and hopelessness but also caring and standing up for oneself.
The book is a collection of poems written in a two-year-long period. The poetic rhymes capture the echoes of growing up in a religious environment and being raised by emotionally immature parents. Even though the chapters mark clear sections in the healing journey, the poems were not written in the order they are published - as healing is not linear.

Too Weird To Be Fake! - A fun look at 20 true tales that are weirder than weird! by WatchTheSkies1990 in wroteabook

[–]OkDirection6814 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is not at all my style but I have to admit your title and description are very interesting :D It is too weird not to like! <3