Gaslighting: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

I was with my parents the other day. I don't recall the exact conversation, but I remember my mother saying "why on earth would you think that about yourself?"   I told her it is hard to shake negative self-thoughts when it is all I've heard for over 20 years.   She replied "what could … Continue reading Gaslighting: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Bank Of America – Power Mongers

Not sure what a PS is when put before the blog, but had to add this information I stumbled across.  It is all a scam, with tax payers $.   https://www.hbsslaw.com/cases/bank-of-america-rico/pressrelease/bank-of-america-rico-appeals-court-reverses-rico-fraud-class-action-against-bank-of-america-allowing-homeowners-lawsuit-to-proceed   Bank Of America.   Wow.  Just wow. The details are complicated, so I'll try to sum up what has happened quickly.  I was … Continue reading Bank Of America – Power Mongers

Toilet Seats

I need some lightening up so..... A while back I wrote a blog about toilet seats & narcissists.  My narc never put the seat down.  When I complained he said "I think you should have to put it up for me".   When I pointed out that he wasn't likely to fall in he responded........with … Continue reading Toilet Seats

When Bad Things Happen To Bad People

I think it's called Karma? Background: The support my ex was stipulated to pay was increased, substantially, on 2/1 The amount he actually paid did not go up.  At all. His response, when I asked him about it, was "that's between the state and my employer.  I have nothing to do with it" I spent … Continue reading When Bad Things Happen To Bad People

The Narcissist Never Changes. Get Used to It.

My ex, a covert narcissist, took a low paying job rather than work for more in our business.  He did this just as it was time to start support negotiations.  He claims he is selling our business (a restaurant) because he has to work too many hours, and he's getting too old - he needs … Continue reading The Narcissist Never Changes. Get Used to It.

Narcissists Love Play-Doh

Recovering from Narcissist abuse is a long term endeavor.  I have developed a step program (will share later) and I still revisit some of the earlier steps.  I often have to reassure myself that I am not imaging my abuse.   I've been pondering lately why this is.  What is it about the narcissist abuse … Continue reading Narcissists Love Play-Doh

The Narcissist & Quicksand

Occasionally I find a subject that fascinates me, and I spend hours learning about it.  Mt. Everest and Fairy Circles are two examples.  Ask me anything - I probably know the answer.  Today I am pondering quicksand.  The more I learn about it the more similarities I find between quicksand and the narcissist. You don't … Continue reading The Narcissist & Quicksand

Boundaries Enrich Life

If you are mired in the clutches of a narcissist you probably have no idea what boundaries are, let alone how to use them.  I am a newbie to boundaries so my information is limited, but I am an expert on a lack of boundaries and the end result. Boundaries, if you don't know, are … Continue reading Boundaries Enrich Life

It Is Not Your Fault

Divorcing A Narcissist I have just come to a divorce settlement with my covert narc (CN).  It took almost 3 years, and it was hell.  As I get over the constant fear I realize how bad it really was.  The most important thing I've learned is this:   This was not my fault. I was … Continue reading It Is Not Your Fault

Cancer Saved My Life

I received the transcript from my spouse's deposition today, and I started reading it.  I was floored on the 1st page, when he spoke about how our divorce came about. I remember the moment as if it happened yesterday.  It is forever seared into my brain.  It was 9:20AM.  I was in the kitchen preparing … Continue reading Cancer Saved My Life