Pretty decent list describing life with, and after, having an
intimate relationship with a narcissist. I am a firm
believer that education is a strong ally and I have several friends
still trapped in these relationships. Leaving a narcissist is
terrifying in and of itself, not to mention the confusion and roadblocks
that they throw into all areas of your life to prevent you from
escaping. The more I talk to
individuals that have lived through this experience, the more
similarities I find--it is horrible to think that there are so many more
than just the one that I dated out there...
"It’s very harrowing to realize that you are different from who you
were before the narcissist; FUNDAMENTALLY DIFFERENT. When you are very
aware that PTSD has replaced the narcissist, it emotionally drains the
target of any hope for being PERMANENTLY NARCISSISTIC FREE. We don’t
want to be constantly reminded and aware of the person we escaped. We
want to live freely; however, symptoms are a constant reminder that we
DON’T."
