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bluePNWcats's avatar

As a fellow sufferer of narcissistic abuse, I can relate so deeply to so much of this story that it brought tears to my eyes at times. I'm glad you were able to extricate yourself from that situation. I hope you're doing well now and have the healing and peace you deserve.

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Lirpa Strike's avatar

Thank you for your kind words! I'm doing just fine now, and happily married to someone who never yells (or worse).

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bluePNWcats's avatar

Yeah, I've experienced both the mental and the physical angles of abuse, and I'm finally at a good (single) part of my life. I was in a very physically abusive marriage for 12 years and then I turned around and fell into a relationship with a narcissist for 10 years. I've decided that being single is my jam. Lol

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Lirpa Strike's avatar

Oof, I honestly don't blame you! Abusers are very good at hiding their true selves until they get ahold of you, aren't they? I'm sorry! But happy to hear you're in a good place currently.

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bluePNWcats's avatar

Yes! The best place! My two lovely children and I live by ourselves and never have to worry about anyone screaming or scheming on us. It is bliss. ☺️

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Obsidian Blackbird.'s avatar

MENTAL.

Your awesome.

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Hugo Schwyzer's avatar

So proud of you and what you did with this.

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Lirpa Strike's avatar

Thank you so much. Your advice on how to structure it helped immensely!

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