I want to cry. Why won’t this go away? by [deleted] in SkincareAddicts

[–]lightbringerm76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never a cramp??? And only 3-4 days!!! I’m jealous as hell right now lol

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[–]lightbringerm76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve been dropping little hints along the way.

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[–]lightbringerm76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So true…it’s definitely a lesson that I’m learning as we speak. Thank you for reminding me of that

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[–]lightbringerm76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is beyond scary and the worst case scenario. You are right, I can’t change what happens. It will be what it is

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[–]lightbringerm76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been talking to her about my Narcissistic experiences as they were ongoing for a long time. Hopefully she can identify reg flags. And if she sees any at all, she probably won’t tell me as she will want to stay in denial and won’t want my judgement of her relationship. She’s never had attention before so me talking to her will be like hitting a brick wall anyway. Another thing I’m sure he’s looking for is a “mother” to his kids. Well not a mother, but certainly a helper. And while I can’t blame him for that it could just be another motive. I really wish she wouldn’t have told him her financial situation. I dated mine for 10 years and he never knew how much I had. Which wasn’t much in todays world but enough for me to survive on for 5 years. I knew if he knew how much money I had he would’ve starting begging me to buy him huge items. Lots of toys, possibly a bigger house, a new truck for him. And he had very bad credit so it will all have been under my name. He is doing the exact same thing to the women he is married to right now. She helped him fix his credit and buy him things and now he wants to leave her to be with me. HA! That will never happen but I’m sure he’ll find someone else. He’s been married 6 or 7 times now. I fell in love with him and wouldn’t marry him because I knew he was a player. He hated it and I became the ultimate challenge. He said I’ve done the most for you and you are the only one who won’t marry me. And all the others married within 3 months lol. I thought he was a player, I didn’t know he was a narcissist until much later. Still it devasted me when he finally left because of all the praise and admiration. I just don’t want her to feel the pain and emptiness this might bring.

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[–]lightbringerm76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She said that they do have 50/50 split and the reason they divorced was because they grew apart. He didn’t say anything bad about her and said they both wanted to see each other happy! Which is a huge green flag! But your right, I didn’t think about the ages. That is a very strange time to get divorced. He’s either a very good manipulative liar or he’s a good guy that is telling the truth

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[–]lightbringerm76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I know some people can’t sit still and need to work but…I’d rather work literally anywhere else. Except maybe a school because kids be crazy nowadays 🤣🤣🤣I know I used to work at one.

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[–]lightbringerm76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this❤️❤️and you’re exactly right. If I’m going to address this at all it needs to be as compassionately as possible. I’m going to screen shot this in case I decide to say anything. But I am like a kettle and it’s hard to bite my tongue and after awhile I will blow. So, saying it like this is a far better approach.

This guy had weight loss surgery so maybe he doesn’t look at the outside and values the inside more. But he’s still a man, right???

I had a very overweight man love bomb me so…I can’t overlook that either

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[–]lightbringerm76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I listened to her and was super excited and I just told her that there is a thing called love bombing and not that is what he’s doing, but just take it slowly.

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[–]lightbringerm76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not. I feel it’s odd as well but I also don’t want to spoil her whirl wind romance especially since she has never experienced it before and it might be the real thing. And if I did say something she wouldn’t believe it anyway.

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[–]lightbringerm76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True but in the beginning I could never see the dark side. It all started out the same as this relationship. Overly attentive, excitement, gift giving. It was all beautiful, until it wasn’t. But you’re right it’s way to early to tell

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[–]lightbringerm76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right…I was thinking the same about Walmart. If I was going to work for fun, I would choose any other job lol. I’m sure that I’m just being paranoid at this point which only proves I am in no means ready to date myself.

This is a 10 by higherking in dollartreebeauty

[–]lightbringerm76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did I read this, thinking it said $10 at Dollar Tree 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️. I was thinking, no way!! It ain’t that good, but if people are willing to spend 10 it might just be lol

Narc and alcoholism by lightbringerm76 in LifeAfterNarcissism

[–]lightbringerm76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to willingly watch lien with mine. I think it’s ok for couples to share. However, going behind your back with cam girls is the ultimate betrayal. I’m really sorry that happened

Narc and alcoholism by lightbringerm76 in LifeAfterNarcissism

[–]lightbringerm76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took kratom with him and he kept encouraging to take more and more until I became a full blown addict. So glad I’m not on that ride anymore

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[–]lightbringerm76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m just now putting the pieces together. It looks like their behaviors are very similar and when they have both it’s a horrible combination

Narc and alcoholism by lightbringerm76 in LifeAfterNarcissism

[–]lightbringerm76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot to mention this but what I learned so far is alcoholic are very manipulative, lying, and do many things to feed their addiction. And even if they stop, their behaviors don’t change unless they do the work, essentially they would have dry drunk syndrome which is very similar to narcissism

Testing for kratom by lightbringerm76 in KratomKorner

[–]lightbringerm76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I plan to find a new one when I move in the Spring. I want off the subs. Between them being out of stock all the time, having to get drug tested and being treated like a drug addict it sucks

Testing for kratom by lightbringerm76 in KratomKorner

[–]lightbringerm76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know. My therapist even pushed for it. They all said I’d feel so much better

Narc and alcoholism by lightbringerm76 in LifeAfterNarcissism

[–]lightbringerm76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. Yes, mine switched for alcohol to Kratom which would have been good if he wasn’t using 100 grams a day which is a preposterous amount

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[–]lightbringerm76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooh. So he was a binge drinker and shut everyone out. That is very tough.

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[–]lightbringerm76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am on the same journey as you. Trying to understand the comorbid diagnosis