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9. Disowning my/our father.

Sat Aug 12, 2023, 07:13 AM

Aug 2023

Another narcissist.

Cruel. Made me a target.

You know the Trump statement of "If you go after me, I'll come after you?" That was my father.

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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

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

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