What Narcissists Want... WDYW?



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Good morning followers! Part of my journey in life as a human being, a woman, a mother, a widow, a daughter of alcoholism, a wife of a man who suffered from diabetes and had substance abuse disorder, also a generational history of mental illness and depression had a strong empathy for "narcissists". This came after many years of classes, trauma work, counseling, and 12 Step work. It continues today.

   I've had to learn that my value comes from within not from outside people, places, and things. My growing-up years taught me many wonderful things; education, prioritizing my day and life, putting family first, taking care of my health, enriching my mind with the arts and culture, valuing spirituality, getting a community of support, loving my work and be damn good at it, and have lots of friendships that bring out the best in you. 

  What I lacked.... was a compass!!!! Everyone had an opinion and it mattered. Not that it was worth being violent over, vilified about, interrupted during, or took sides over. That affected me deeply with high emotions and I learned to obey and follow "marching orders" while inside painfully raging or crying for "freedom".

   As I continue my beautiful journey of "patience, tolerance, and understanding", I am true to myself and listen to my own internal HP and voice before responding. It's much gentler, loving, compassionate, and respectful. It doesn't want to harm and it comes from a place of peace yet assertiveness. 

  I want to thank you all... Strong women, courageous men, family, 12 Step Families, Robin's Hope, Counselors, First Baptist, and Poplar Springs for continuing to make me teachable, give me hope, and love me on the journey!!!

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