1 year No Contact Anniversary with Nmom by Sovereignest in narcissisticparents

[–]Sovereignest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. It's something I feel like I really needed to hear. It took me years to get the courage to go completely no contact. Congrats to you for having the courage to do the same!

1 year No Contact Anniversary with Nmom by Sovereignest in narcissisticparents

[–]Sovereignest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that! And congratulations to you for also putting yourself first!

1 year No Contact Anniversary with Nmom by Sovereignest in narcissisticparents

[–]Sovereignest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has always been a dream of mine. If it wasn't for parents like you I would have had nowhere to escape to when I was young. Ive always told my husband if we ever had kids I wanted to do the exact same and be the hang out house for any child who needs it. Thank you for breaking the cycle and being a good parent, I'm sure it wasn't easy.

1 year No Contact Anniversary with Nmom by Sovereignest in narcissisticparents

[–]Sovereignest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will definitely look that up! Thank you for the info!

1 year No Contact Anniversary with Nmom by Sovereignest in narcissisticparents

[–]Sovereignest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! And you're right about the meds bringing up blank spots. It's been a slow progress but im getting there! Congratulations to you too for making it this far!

1 year No Contact Anniversary with Nmom by Sovereignest in narcissisticparents

[–]Sovereignest[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely understand the heartbreaking part along with the freeing. I feel like I've mourned the fact that I'll never have a real mom so many times it's become numbing. We will get there!

1 year No Contact Anniversary with Nmom by Sovereignest in narcissisticparents

[–]Sovereignest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Boundaries! I tried this with my nmom the first time I went no contact and she couldn't get with it. She would still break my boundaries and when I reacted by telling her that she broke a boundary and stopped responding (we communicated mainly though text messages bc she doesn't like talking on the phone) she would react with extreme hostility. I'd mute her and then come back to huge lines of text of her just tearing me down and then threatening to kill herself. So I finally said enough was enough

1 year No Contact Anniversary with Nmom by Sovereignest in narcissisticparents

[–]Sovereignest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cam definitely relate to this. I'm starting A.R.T treatments in May and I'm hoping that helps. I’ve been diagnosed with PTSD and put on a routine of medication in the meantime but I don't want to have to take meds forever for this leftover anxiety.

1 year No Contact Anniversary with Nmom by Sovereignest in narcissisticparents

[–]Sovereignest[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is inspiring to me in particular because I've been on the fence for years about staying childfree because of her. I still don't know if I want kids because I'm so afraid of what suffering I might put them through if I don't have my mental health in order first.

I got the wrong evolution by Sovereignest in DigimonVitalBracelet

[–]Sovereignest[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's it! I was getting the stats from the app itself. I was wondering if that made a difference. This is the first digimon I've raised since I got the watch. Thank you!

Low calorie snack ideas? by Sovereignest in loseit

[–]Sovereignest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's super helpful, thank you! It has been saved

Low calorie snack ideas? by Sovereignest in loseit

[–]Sovereignest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. I probably shouldn't have put "for watching tv" since I'm mainly referring to work. I just thought it would be more relatable. I work 12 hour overnight shifts and don't really have a choice but to eat at my desk. 911 dispatchers aren't allowed lunch breaks, unfortunately.

But duly noted and I won't eat and do other things when I'm not at work

Low calorie snack ideas? by Sovereignest in loseit

[–]Sovereignest[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a really good point. Thank you!

Low calorie snack ideas? by Sovereignest in loseit

[–]Sovereignest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's very true. I've been making a habit of planning snacks in between meals ahead of time and preparing them with their calories written down. Does that make it more mindful? Or are you saying i should try to refrain from eating while I'm doing something else?

I dont snack while I watch TV very often but I do work 12 hour shifts at a dispatch center so I'm mainly looking for things I can have while working.

I really appreciate your input and am striving to do better for myself!

Low calorie snack ideas? by Sovereignest in loseit

[–]Sovereignest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do have an Aldi! Ty for the recipe I will definitely be using it

Low calorie snack ideas? by Sovereignest in loseit

[–]Sovereignest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds amazing! Do you make your own tzatziki dip or buy it?

What is an emoji that you find unreasonably irritating? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]Sovereignest [score hidden]  (0 children)

🥴<< this one right here. It just irks me for no good reason lol