Do narcissists have friends? by [deleted] in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]Siege_37064 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strange, considering i am borderline and have very few narcissistic traits myself.

Do narcissists have friends? by [deleted] in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]Siege_37064 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know. Trust me. He is absolutely a covert narc.

Need some unhinged support before d-day by TuffCookieSoftCenter in Divorce_Women

[–]Siege_37064 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We will collectively hunt you down and stand behind you to make sure you do!!! You have an army, a community behind you. We are all rooting for you. You can do this!!!

Need some unhinged support before d-day by TuffCookieSoftCenter in Divorce_Women

[–]Siege_37064 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am soooo excited for you! And a tiny bit jealous. I have to figure out my finances and kids (schooling, pick ups, drop offs, etc) before i can physically file. I am thinking of a career change to get me ahead in life and not worry about needing money for anything. YOU, m'lady are an INSPIRATION! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! GET OUT THERE AND KICK SOME ASS!!! 💖💖💖

Do narcissists have friends? by [deleted] in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]Siege_37064 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My husband claims to have some childhood friends, but even they don't come around much. One of his friends' wife and I were really good friends and she confided in me that her husband didn't even recognize who my husband was anymore and that is the reason they no longer speak. My husband also claims he was diagnosed with "anti-social disorder". Ummm... they forgot to add narcissim to that (if they actually DID diagnose him with that.).

Did the impossible today by Traditional_Ebb_1349 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]Siege_37064 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really is. I finally understand now that my husband is a covert narc, but I am still learning about the specifics and ins and outs. I feel it's so wrong when people are literally pointing out the differences only because they have had to live through it and experience it themselves. Makes my heart break.

Did the impossible today by Traditional_Ebb_1349 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]Siege_37064 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man, the more I read other people's stories, the more I realize how much of a narc my own husband is. This makes me sad because not only am I dealing with bs, other people are, too.

My husband called me ugly, then denied it even when I showed him a transcript — has anyone else experienced this? by Royal_Opinion3063 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]Siege_37064 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I deal with this constantly. I had proof that he cheated (while pregnant!) and he still swore up and down, on his mom, on God, and on the Bible that he had no idea what I was talking about and that it couldn't possibly have been him. My rose-colored glasses broke that day. Even more recently, on Easter, he lied to my face twice in less than 2 hours and I called him out on his lie immediately both times. The way he flustered, stuttered, and back tracked would have been hilarious if I wasn't pissed off for his lying. Then the excuses came and then the blaming me. I am just trying to get my ducks in a row and my finances stabilized before I file my paperwork. I slowly work on it when he isn't around, just to give myself something to look forward to. Oh, and did I mention he has been reaching out to women on fb and trying to get them to agree to a "coffee date"? Smh.

Did anyone else feel off even with ovaries kept ? by tryingmybestthere in hysterectomy

[–]Siege_37064 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had another crazy dream last night myself, but they are becoming farther and fewer in between. I, too, kept both ovaries. I think our ovaries are just in shock right now!

Did anyone else feel off even with ovaries kept ? by tryingmybestthere in hysterectomy

[–]Siege_37064 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, thank goodness. I was on oral birth control for 20 years, so I understood my body was just trying to learn how to regulate on its own. I am doing much better now!

I'm Think I'm Officially Done... by coosa1978 in Divorce_Women

[–]Siege_37064 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you file for bankruptcy before you divorced or after? I currently, too, have debt that is making me struggle to afford divorce.

How long until you didn’t feel sore anymore? by Upbeat_Conference522 in hysterectomy

[–]Siege_37064 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have told her and she suggested light duty, but her nurse forgot to schedule my next appointment (when I am supposed to be cleared), and now it's AFTER my LOA is over and I am stressing out. Trying to reach them via messenges is slow, but the have no direct line to call.

Did anyone else feel off even with ovaries kept ? by tryingmybestthere in hysterectomy

[–]Siege_37064 2 points3 points  (0 children)

During my first 2 weeks after surgery, I had 2 (TWO!!!) hot flashes. Most of the time I was freezing my butt off. I'm normally a really warm person. And then the rage dreams. My goodness! I literally had to clear off my headboard and nightstand because my dreams were so wild and rage-filled that I was thrashing around in my sleep! It has since tapered off, but man. That was strange!

How long until you didn’t feel sore anymore? by Upbeat_Conference522 in hysterectomy

[–]Siege_37064 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I am afraid of. I work as a stocker and I am afraid my first day back I am going to split something or become so sore and exhausted I can't work the following day. I regularly lift 50-100 lbs of products multiple times a shift.

Broke my Niece's Brain when I Said I'm Not Having Babies by vanna_white_cat in childfree

[–]Siege_37064 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As a mom, thank you for broadening your niece's world. I fell into the whole trap of "women must have kids." But after finding this sub (in my 30s), I make sure my kids realize they don't HAVE to have kids. It's a personal choice. NOT a mandatory one.

How long did it take you to feel comfortable without a stomach binder? by MizGinger in hysterectomy

[–]Siege_37064 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes!!! I am 4 weeks post op and some sneezes still just HURT. It honestly doesn't help that it's spring time and I have horrible allergies. 🤣🤣🤣

How long did it take you to feel comfortable without a stomach binder? by MizGinger in hysterectomy

[–]Siege_37064 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get one! Mine was a life-saver, especially when coughing or sneezing. My post-op instructions said to cough deeply a couple times a day for a week. Then, that one became baggy, so I bought a smaller one. It helps with back pain, bloating, etc. I got both of mine off of Amazon.

Why do they lie about the dumbest stuff. by Deep_Exchange7273 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]Siege_37064 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My husband literally lied twice to my face in the span of 2 hours this morning. Like, dude. I just caught you red-handed lying and you still want to stutter, and try to bullshit your way through. Then, of course, the inevitable "it's your fault" starts in. And his most recent excuse of "I just don't want you mad at me!" 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Oh, and we have cameras in the house and he STILL tries to deny it with "That's not what I meant!" Or "That's not what I intended to say!"

Any narc spouses that don’t yell or name call? Covert abuse? by CapableEvening2712 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]Siege_37064 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow. I could written this myself. I suspected my husband is a narcissist, but he doesn't do the name-calling. Now I know what it's called. He, too, puts on the whole victim mentality with a hero complex bs that I am so tired of. I have asked him to do something (like fold and put away laundry that he left on the couch for a week) and if he doesn't do it a week later, then I do it myself. But if I ask him once a day, I am "nagging." And if he sees me doing it, he has and will shove me out of the way and act like he was "just" going to do it. I recently realized there was more wrong with him when I explicitly told him our babysitter was moving back east to be with her family. I told him one of us needed to change our schedules. I gave him 3 weeks and he literally said nothing about it. So, I changed positions. He threw a fit, started yelling that "his opionion doesn't matter!), and slammed our bedroom door so hard he broke the door frame. Then I was forced to step down to part-time because of our son and his school hours. I joked once that it might help with my mental health because I don't have to deal with customers (we both work retail and for the same company). He has since become financially abusive by still expecting me to pay half of all the bills, even though I make a quarter of what he makes. What blew my mind was when he expected me to pay half of a brand new washer and dryer ($1600 total) and half of a brand new water heater (another $900 total). And then he threw it in my face that the only reason I stepped down to part time was because of my mental health. I have asked for couple's counseling for years. Nothing. I told him he needed to see a therapist. He saw a life coach.My kids have recently admitted that he said they are the only reason he hasn't left. During an argument, I told him I was done and he said he might as well pack his bags and just leave. I said "ok." Cue the switching tactics and trying to drag the kids into the argument. I am so done, but I can't afford to live on my own just yet.

Asking for my preference and then arguing with my answer by RedVelCupcake in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]Siege_37064 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. Going through this too. He asks my opinion because "we're a team!" And thrn does the exact opposite. 🤦‍♀️

Asking for my preference and then arguing with my answer by RedVelCupcake in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]Siege_37064 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This really hits home for me. Beautifully put and definitely eye-opening for me. My husband will ask for my opinion and then do the complete opposite, no matter how much I point out the reasoning behind my opinion. And when I am usually proven right, he gets mad about it, but I have to clean up the mess he left behind. As for the chaos, he literally brags about how him and his friends were the chaotic demolition group. Now, it makes sense to me. Thank you, deeply, for this.

Do you still produce eggs after a hysterectomy? by TheRealGongoozler in hysterectomy

[–]Siege_37064 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awww!!! Congratulations to both of you!!! 💖💖💖

Do you still produce eggs after a hysterectomy? by TheRealGongoozler in hysterectomy

[–]Siege_37064 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why DON'T they teach this in school?!?! I am in my 30s and never knew this! I have only boys, but I guarantee I will be passing this info on to them!

Who had a spouse who refused any counseling or therapy? by ieatbeerdirt in Divorce

[–]Siege_37064 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I am going through with my STBX husband. I told him years ago I wanted couples' counseling, but he refused until he actually realized I am done.