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virgdem

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7. I had that epiphany about 17 years ago...

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Fri Aug 11, 2023, 12:24 PM

Aug 2023

I came to the realization that my narco brother had been verbally abusing me all my life and using me as a verbal punching bag. I finally cut him off for good after my father's funeral in 2014.

I truly understand what you are going through and you are courageous for taking control of your life and mental and emotional well-being.

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OMG, my epiphany is hitting me like a falling brick wall. [View all] no_hypocrisy Aug 2023 OP

haven't watched this yet,,,, but,,,, KarenS Aug 2023 #1

I have slow realizations too. Tetrachloride Aug 2023 #2

Huge step in the right direction. MOMFUDSKI Aug 2023 #3

I had a narcissistic co-worker who tormented me for about 9 years Siwsan Aug 2023 #4

Cut off narc sis 10 yrs ago, one of the best decisions in my life alittlelark Aug 2023 #5

My only living blood relative, my brother. We haven't spoken in four years. LakeArenal Aug 2023 #6

Please forgive my bluntness here. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2023 #13

That's what I said. Thanks OB!! LakeArenal Aug 2023 #14

I had that epiphany about 17 years ago... virgdem Aug 2023 #7

Dr. Ramani is AMAZING. Dealing with narcissists does take tremendous courage. Scrivener7 Aug 2023 #8

Disowning my/our father. no_hypocrisy Aug 2023 #9

Yeah. For me it was my mother. I feel for you. But you go! Be happy! Scrivener7 Aug 2023 #10

I'm exhausted for the 62 years I put up with this nonsense, no_hypocrisy Aug 2023 #11

Mine too! A user and manipulator all the way! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 2023 #15

Sending hugs Tree-Hugger Aug 2023 #12