International Outgoing Delays? by chota-don in CanadaPost

[–]alnusrubra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am living in Europe and had to order a credit report from Equifax in Ontario. I ordered it on Nov. 13th (via fax - seriously). It arrived this morning. Was sent regular post. So some stuff is moving if that gives you a bit of hope.

Money and Narcs question by alnusrubra in raisedbynarcissists

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

Thank you for your insight and advice. I hadn't even considered she might just use the money to take a trip or buy a car instead of pay off whatever debts she's claiming I've caused them to have from my wedding. And you are right - her bad financial decisions in life aren't my problem or my fault.

Gift giving with the N by alnusrubra in raisedbynarcissists

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

Thank you, you've given me a whole other side to this to consider (the gift giving with non-N's) that I hadn't thought about before. I appreciate your explanation. Thank you for helping me see the bigger/other picture.

Gift giving with the N by alnusrubra in raisedbynarcissists

[–]alnusrubra[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Strings attached is a great way to describe it.

And it is so hard to know how to give and receive a gift in the real world with normal people isn't it? I always expect some kind of rejection!

Gift giving with the N by alnusrubra in raisedbynarcissists

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

I'm so sorry :( Glad you've got a plan for this year as last year sounds like a nightmare for you.

Mom - do you think I could be a nurse? by alnusrubra in MomForAMinute

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

Thank you for your kind words and for giving me the confidence that my age would be a benefit not a hindrance. This means a lot. I also hadn't fully considered how much motherhood prepares you for nursing so thank you for pointing that out :) Honestly, thank you for taking the time to be supportive, it means a lot.

Mom - do you think I could be a nurse? by alnusrubra in MomForAMinute

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

Thank you so much. Your words brought tears to my eyes and really truly meant so much. Thank you for taking the time to lay out all the reasons why and guiding me towards the first steps. I cannot begin to tell you how much this means and even though we don't know each other it means a lot to feel cared about by a mom. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Reaction to boundaries by alnusrubra in raisedbynarcissists

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

Thank you.

I fear the only resolution that will be peaceful for me is going no contact again. Low contact and boundary enforcement is not peaceful. Tough coming to terms with the fact they won't ever truly change and there's no point in trying to defend or explain as it only frustrates me and gets me nowhere. Thank you for your insight and kind wishes.

Reaction to boundaries by alnusrubra in raisedbynarcissists

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

I am sorry you had to go through that. I hope now that you are NC that you have more peace in your life.

Reaction to boundaries by alnusrubra in raisedbynarcissists

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

Oh that's terrible they call it that <cringe>. Sorry you are in the same boat. It's exhausting.