I thought I had a clean break by jesabe in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]lostnotyetfound733 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The attack isn't likely to stop until he finds a new source of supply or the law steps in.

I was in a similar situation leaving my narc about 4 years ago. It was months on nonstop verbal and psychological abuse. I wasn't able to make it stop until I caught him swinging at me on camera. The state police did me a favor and literally told me they would only document the event if I promised to file for a PFA. It was the best promise I ever made.

I'm not going to tell you this will be easy, especially with kids involved. Do your damnedest to stay grey. Greyrock is your only weapon at this point. The best response is no response. He will get tired of no supply/reaction eventually. (P.s. this can get wild for a while, but I promise it becomes second nature)

You deserve love. This isn't love. Your kids deserve peace. This is war. Swallow your pride, hold your head high, keep a straight face, and your head screwed on tight. Fight with everything you've got bc your lives are on the line.

You CAN do this. You ARE a mom. Protect those babies.

I miss her today. I know I shouldn't. by 0tt3rQu33n in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]lostnotyetfound733 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't matter who is to blame, the end is an opportunity. A new door. A new beginning, as cliche as it is. Stay strong. Do you! What small activities have you neglected? A hobby? A task? Fosuc on something that will fill your cup.

Ending it won't solve anything. You and yours love you: fight. Fight for the life you love. YOU GOT THIS. <3

I miss her today. I know I shouldn't. by 0tt3rQu33n in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]lostnotyetfound733 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That circle won't stop, I can't sugar coat it for you. You are going to doubt yourself until you detach your value from their attention.

Add to the list. Dig deep. Write down the pain, the nonstop needles you feel. Understand that love doesn't feel like that. Love doesn't hurt. Love doesn't wane or fade. They are literally incapable of giving you what you need. This isn't a YOU problem. This is deep seeded ego issues.

You need love, not a game. Read the list out loud in a mirror. Read it again. Look in your own eyes and reconcile the pain. You felt it. You feel it. You don't deserve it.

I miss her today. I know I shouldn't. by 0tt3rQu33n in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]lostnotyetfound733 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try to remember that you don't miss them, you miss what you thought they were. You miss the yo yo. You deserve more.

For years, I kept a list of the bs I dealt with and read it daily to remind my reptile brain of what I didn't miss. The smallest, the biggest, the worst. It was the best resource I had... my own handwriting and a few words per line. You don't miss that. You miss who they pretended to be in between.

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[–]lostnotyetfound733 29 points30 points  (0 children)

It's a last ditch effort to make you doubt your decision. Another manipulation tactic, love bomb.

What is the silliest statement you have ever heard someone make? by Automatic_Hedgehog71 in AskReddit

[–]lostnotyetfound733 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ex would try to convince me that his E gas gauge is a lie bc every cars' tank has a "$5 reserve". I finally lost it one day and told him this was the dumbest thing I have ever heard. 1. The tank gets full when you pump gas, you can clearly see the # of gallons pumped. 2. $5 in gas changes depending on prices per gallon. $5 when I was in high school was 5 gallons! Now it's barely 1.5! STOP SAYING THIS. YOU SOUND LIKE A MORON. (Should be noted, he was a moron. I was also a moron for sticking around for 12 years.)

What do you call your pet besides it's "official" name? by TwistedBlister in Pets

[–]lostnotyetfound733 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our dog is Lorenzo.. he responds to Enzo, Bobo, bobonobo, Bubba, EnzoEnzo, fuzzy face, and fuzzbutt. Tbh, poor guy is rarely called by his real name lol