Out of the Storm

CPTSD and Others => Our Relationships with Others => General Discussion => Topic started by: someonewholovesthemselves on June 04, 2024, 05:44:16 PM

Title: His smile made me happy
Post by: someonewholovesthemselves on June 04, 2024, 05:44:16 PM
I am so glad we don't know anyone here. It allows be to be my true self.
My father is a narcissist, a wealthy narcissist if you will. So I was out with him and there was this old valet guy who he had to tip. My father was 10 dollars short. He asked me if I had change. I said I do. I gave the valet guy 50. My father didn't see it, because it was dark. I didn't tell him, because he would be upset.
But I saw it. That old man, he looked at the note, and he smiled. It was a genuine, pure smile. His eyes smiled. The crinkles surrounding his eyes made me smile.
It made me realize, I don't need anyone to make myself feel loved, I am love itself.
That is the first thing I have come to know about myself.
Title: Re: His smile made me happy
Post by: Papa Coco on June 09, 2024, 11:46:09 PM
What a nice story. Thank you for sharing it. It makes me feel kind of warm inside.
Title: Re: His smile made me happy
Post by: natureluvr on June 12, 2024, 01:27:48 PM
I love this story, SWLT.  What a shining example of generosity and kindness.  The world needs more of this. 
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Post by: Lakelynn on June 13, 2024, 10:35:10 PM
Beautiful experience that changed both of you. Thanks for bringing it here.