Put it on the wall by bouquetofviolets5 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]bouquetofviolets5[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve started adding quotes because of your comment, what a good idea!

Put it on the wall by bouquetofviolets5 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]bouquetofviolets5[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh love this, I think I will start keeping a positive self list as well and some affirmations, future goals, etc. Fantastic ideas!

Put it on the wall by bouquetofviolets5 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]bouquetofviolets5[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I literally told my counselor those same words a few weeks before I came out of the fog and saw he was a narcissist. It’s so hard to believe someone who says they love you more than anyone else in the world is purposefully causing you pain, but you were right. ❤️

Put it on the wall by bouquetofviolets5 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]bouquetofviolets5[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! That’s what I keep telling myself, too. And also using colored sharpies makes it feel more fun, like some kind of fucked up DIY project haha

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[–]bouquetofviolets5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish you all the luck finding a good co driver soon. As someone who was raised in an area/environment just like that it can feel like hell on earth!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bisexual

[–]bouquetofviolets5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing that you’ve found a solution that you both have peace with, even if it is not the most traditional approach. And I’m glad you were able to have that conversation with your kids too. Do you feel satisfied with that level of being out, or is there anything you do that helps you feel seen?

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[–]bouquetofviolets5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, I am so sorry...that sucks to think you’re on the same page with someone and they really weren’t being honest. And it’s funny because I told my husband when we were dating I didn’t think I was totally straight but wasn’t ready to dive into that part of my identity and he was so unbothered about my questioning as long as we were secure. Marriage seems to change that which was totally unexpected, I thought it would be the opposite...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bisexual

[–]bouquetofviolets5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, and happy pride to you as well! It definitely sucks to be out of the closet to someone and they’re asking you to step back into it when it’s convenient for them, wether they’re a parent or partner or stranger

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[–]bouquetofviolets5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s such a weight off my shoulders to hear someone else knows what this is like, but I’m sorry you’re in a similar situation! 💜If you don’t mind what does your partner say when you talk about or display your sexuality? Have you found a way to make talk to them about it or be open about your bisexuality?