I bought a very beautiful minimalist scarab beetle red jasper pendant. However, every time I wear it, within a few hours, people start attacking me, accusing me of things that aren't true. Why does it provoke drama? Is it because of the symbolic shape or the stone?
My whole family is under the influence of my covert NM and GC covert Nsister. They are both very social and have spent their whole lives staying connected with everyone, while also smearing me behind my back.
I live in another city, I am an introvert, I go to therapy for anxiety and chronic physical pain. My circle of friends has also become much smaller, partly because of my physical pain, and partly because I started realizing some of those relationships were toxic.
A week ago, I went no contact for the first time. It’s very difficult. I’m grateful that my husband understands and supports me.
He has no parents anymore, just a sister. Today, for the first time, he told her about the situation. She is an empathetic and safe person. I hoped that if at least one more person knew my side of the story, I would feel a little less alone. Like it wouldn’t be such a secret anymore.
But she has never really dealt with narcissistic people before, only an emotionally immature father. She’s also religious, so her reaction was more traditional: that parents should be accepted as they are, that I should be patient, and that I shouldn’t label them as narcissists.
Now I regret he told because it makes me feel like most people would believe my mother’s version, and think I’m weak or just trying to blame someone. It feels very sad.
Hi!
I’m one week into NC, and my emotions are changing every day. I’ve been dealing with chronic pain and sleep disorders related to my nervous system for many years, so I’m wondering how much going NC can actually help with recovery.
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences, mentally and physically, before and after NC. What were the first weeks, months, or even years like for you? Did things get worse before they got better? When did you start noticing improvement?
Hi!
I’m one week into NC, and my emotions are changing every day. I’ve been dealing with chronic pain and sleep disorders related to my nervous system for many years, so I’m wondering how much going NC can actually help with recovery.
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences, mentally and physically, before and after NC. What were the first weeks, months, or even years like for you? Did things get worse before they got better? When did you start noticing improvement?