Is a Narcissist in your life

  My personal journey dealing with a family member who is narcissistic is both painful and frustrating. Caught between seeing someone I love abused by the narcissist and being powerless over the situation is difficult.  I believe she also knows I know which has made it harder on both of us.  I continue to remind myself of my powerlessness and that I can educate myself and understand what to expect. I continue to try to be kind and loving. So, if I cant help my family member or myself maybe I can offer understanding about this personality disorder to others.     Article by Dr Les Carter well known for his study of Narcissists  If you scroll to the bottom it also has the article in video format  LINK to full article https://survivingnarcissism.tv/8-reasons-narcissists-dont-care-about-truth/ Here is the start of the article, click on the link  to view the full article, Also you can page down to watch it in a video format.    (Belo...

  Why You Were Placed In A Narcissist's Life The Truth Will Shock You  From  Zen And Buddhist Teachings.  This video I found very interesting.  https://youtu.be/KPBKECgvx5I?si=T0vWshzxFTuIQlIF I like Buddhist philosophy one of the main laws is Do No Harm .  I try to live by that law and practice it often.  I have been challenged  living in a situation with a Narcissist in the family and often try to find ways of accepting and dealing with the situation.  I watched this video and it gave me a bit of a different perspective.   Hope you find it helpful or and thought provoking.  Have a great day!!

 This is by   Tamie M Joyce Great video! Once again I identified with the video and all that I have been experiencing.  I liked her presentation.  It was 30 min, a bit long for my taste, but really covered a lot of areas.  Well worth the 30 min. :-)) I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.It reminds us we are not alone and its not just our imagination, it is really happening to us and we can chose how we respond to the abuse.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1Onifqv_SM

 This is a video on Why nobody believes the scapegoat.  It was a blessing when I found it.   Narcissistic Family: Why Nobody Believes the Scapegoat       11 min video  Christmas Day I got verbally attacked by my 32 years old granddaughter.  It was all about a gift for my youngest granddaughter. I have three and the youngest one I hadn't given the card too. YET  Just as a side note I was not given any gifts from any of them. But she confronted me and asked if I had her sisters card and gift in my bag. I said I did. We hadn't even eaten yet. There was another family member close to my age who I connected with at the get together.   We were both sewers and had a great conversation going.  My family never sits down and talks to me so I was so happy to have some good conversation.  The 32 yo decided I should have given it to her earlier. And got really aggressive with me. Then she threw that card and gift I gave ...

I didn't know anything about Narcissism  until I spoke with my therapist, doctor and a friend who had been in a relationship with one.  They opened my eyes and as I spoke to more people about it and shared my experiences I got more validation and information realizing OMG this is what I am experiencing within my family dynamics.  I hope I can offer some information to help you explain certain behaviors within you family, friendships or relationships that may offer comfort. What is Narcissism Narcissism is a self-centered personality style characterized as having an excessive preoccupation with oneself and one's own needs, often at the expense of others. Wikipedia Definition from  Cleveland Clinic A narcissist is someone who has an excessive preoccupation with themselves and a strong need for admiration, often at the expense of others' feelings. This behavior can be part of a mental health condition known as narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).   I am ...

8 phrases a narcissist will use to shift blame and avoid any accountability        by Ethan Sterling   Dec. 05, 2024   https://personalbrandingblog.com/phrases-a-narcissist-will-use-to-shift-blame-and-avoid-any-accountability/   Just wanted to share that Number 4 and 6 was used on me.  When I read this article today once again I realized I am not alone   Hope you find something you can identify to feel better and understand this diagnosis  

Best Self Care after Narcissistic Abuse    If you are lucky enough to recognize you have been in a Narcissistic relationship and are trying or have succeeded in getting yourself out of one then I hope people sharing their experience can help move you forward and offer hope you can do better. The suggestions may help the healing process. I didn't paste the whole article, I tried to find it again, but couldnt. Take some time and scroll through to find the specific thread. In the process hopefully whats shared  may offer some good suggestions.   The article is from quora. https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-best-self-care-to-take-after-narcissistic-abuse What is the best self care to take after narcissistic abuse? It's always heartbreaking to hear that someone has been abused by a narcissist. I...