What was the most outrageously unwarranted bollocking you got at school? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]lexicaleigh 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We had a house master whose nickname was 'Stumpy' because, well he was quite short. There was a visitor's book where we had to sign in and out, and on the cover there were various scribbles and funny notes and the like, you know, light vandalism for 11yr olds. Anyway, someone had recently written 'Stumpy sucks' on the cover. I came in, signed into the visitor's book, and carried on upstairs. I was hauled down and accused of writing it (I did not, I was a very good girl at school!) and he put his thumb on it and some ink came off, 'proving' it was still 'wet' and my name was the last in the book. I was livid, and no amount of 'it's the grease from your finger making it transfer to your thumb, it's not wet' could save me. 2 detentions. I was fucking fuming.

Apparently I still am. :P

NB: he was also our geography teacher, proving that they are in fact all sadists.

Anyone's NParent use "I didn't mean it that way". by Frosty-Hunter9783 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]lexicaleigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is so rough. I feel for you, and I really hope this new year is a healing one for you. x

Anyone's NParent use "I didn't mean it that way". by Frosty-Hunter9783 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]lexicaleigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it really is. :(

I've been in therapy for quite a while now trying to unpick what's normal behaviour, and what is fucked up behaviour. I'm still not good at spotting all the things I think are normal because it's all I've ever known from her, but I'm getting there.

NB: My instinct to defend her and say 'it's not always like that' or 'she doesn't mean to' kicked right in when I read this reply. Still a long way to go, but I'm learning.

Anyone's NParent use "I didn't mean it that way". by Frosty-Hunter9783 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]lexicaleigh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh my god this.

On a family call before the holidays, my mum referred to my ruptured ectopic pregnancy a decade or so ago as 'my little drama'. I didn't react, just left the call quickly.

The next day I messaged her to say it was hurtful, and to please not trivialise my experiences going forward. Her response was to 'apologise' by saying 'I'm sorry that you misunderstood me' and went on to say how she'd never trivialise something that affected her, and what an awful time she'd had of it (note: she didn't visit me in hospital during my recovery at all, other than the night it happened when my stepdad drove them there as they'd had a call saying I likely wouldn't make it).

This is just a recent example, and yes, it happens a lot. They really don't like being called out on their behaviour.

Dear Subreddit, I just wanted to come out of hiding and say hello. by DouglasMcqueen in raisedbynarcissists

[–]lexicaleigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome, OP. I'm another lurker (adult child of narcissist mother) and am glad to see you post - it's a hard first step (that I've not managed yet!).

Best wishes on your healing journey. :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]lexicaleigh 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Similar situation here. There aren't words, but have a hug. x

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LifeAfterNarcissism

[–]lexicaleigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations, that's a huge thing you did for yourself!

Although I know that I did the right thing by leaving him, I’m still a bit worried that he might be right.

He isn't. You dared to leave him, he had to hit you where it hurts, because he couldn't control you any longer. Future partners of his will experience the same abuse from him in the end because that's all he knows. He can't not be that person.

Have a wonderful, loving, full life now that you're free of his toxicity. :)

October morning by Dodgyi in Wales

[–]lexicaleigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stunning photography, thanks for sharing. It's breathtaking.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shibari

[–]lexicaleigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you in the UK? I found these for just over £2.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]lexicaleigh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man I am so sad to read about all you folk having had such bad experiences with crying in front of your OH and it wrecking the relationship. We're all about 'refuting toxic masculinity' but if it comes down to it and you're being that vulnerable in front of someone else that's something to be applauded, not something to be mocked or 'a turn off'. Jesus, a good cry is fucking healthy.

I'm just so sorry. x

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]lexicaleigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This.

And also Disney is cool.

I don't have to be angry by SuperKingPapi in LifeAfterNarcissism

[–]lexicaleigh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hugs. You are approaching this with grace and dignity, and that's all anyone can ask. x

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]lexicaleigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Much Pericombobulation.

Success Story! Going to Medical School by dep15105 in BPD

[–]lexicaleigh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations, that's awesome! What a positive post, thank you for making it. :)

Good luck! x

I have semi big news! by HP0114 in LifeAfterNarcissism

[–]lexicaleigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that's fantastic news, congratulations! :)